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• I think it will happen over successive legislative sessions.
• I think it will happen over successive legislative sessions.
• ,<00:15:32.000> the has been the standard practice, the has been the standard practice, the
• > under<00:15:34.400> this expected practice, and only under this expected practice, and
• You know, I think that piece of legislation is a bit of a sleeper, but it's important.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: A Senate DFL leader discussed the upcoming supplemental budget and said nearly half of it is being shaped by the federal budget bill passed last July, which he argued is driving hospital distress, higher county costs, and pressure on family budgets. He said the budget will focus on affordability, health care, and responding to federal actions, including an uncompensated care fund for hospitals in distress and possible one-time county technology upgrades to handle new Medicaid-related requirements. He estimated Senator Wiklund’s health and human services proposal includes about $50 million for those upgrades and said that item would likely be handled in an appropriation bill rather than a bonding bill. The leader also said bonding is a top priority this year and that public asset maintenance remains important, including projects tied to sports and civic facilities. On HCMC and broader hospital funding, he said he is confident the Legislature will act, but wants to address the hospital within the context of the statewide hospital delivery system. He also said the Senate has not yet taken a position on a proposed tax related to fraud restitution, but emphasized support for fraud prevention, an independent inspector general, and more resources for the Attorney General. School safety was another major topic. He said Senate Democrats plan to bring a comprehensive package to the floor that includes school safety funding, mental health care, and measures addressing weapons of war, and he expressed hope that some Republicans will support it. He said the Senate education finance bill already includes more school safety funding than the House GOP version, less funding for private school safety, and no weapons-of-war language, but that a broader package will come through the Finance Committee soon. He also said the Senate expects to take up a stand-alone building security package to cover ongoing screening and staffing costs, and he supported creating a special security response unit for threats against lawmakers. Other issues mentioned included support for banning NDAs for local governments, continued attention to public safety and accountability in response to federal immigration enforcement actions, and interest in a bill affecting Minneapolis sports-related taxes and PGA funding, though he said those proposals are still being worked on and may not pass this year.

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• The consequence of that, as was discussed in the last legislative session, was that attorneys' fees have
• It was, in fact, foreseen by many of the legislators. I know I was here.
• The legislative majorities that passed, again, what was House File 3, it was a priority of the legislative
• So we're getting in front of that practice or innovation.
• It's not a practice I am familiar with. It's not dealt with in this bill. But I'm happy to.

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• I've made it clear that I'm not interested in rushing legislation through simply because of the politics
• Specifically, it allows the OIG to, one, establish standards and best practices concerning the operation
• But this is an important piece of legislation to keep moving.
• to work with that, too, but that's my concern. piece of legislation we have back at the piece of legislation
• work on that or get some legislation work on that or get some legislation moving<00:05:23.440>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate File 856, relating to creation of an independent Office of Inspector General to fight fraud in Minnesota. Representative Norris presented a DE6 author’s amendment that he said fixed constitutional appointment language, expanded the office’s fraud-prevention role, and made other noncontroversial cleanup changes. He emphasized that the bill was still not finished and that more work remained before it would be ready for final House passage. Members raised several concerns. Representative Joy questioned language about who has primary investigative authority in Medicaid-related cases and whether the bill could create confusion over who may freeze funds; Norris responded that federal rules require administering agencies to be primary investigators and said the language was intended to comply with those rules while still ensuring investigations happen. Representative Bahner said the bill was improved, especially on constitutionality and prevention, but noted remaining concerns about agency expertise, duplication of effort, and funding. Representative Quam argued the state already has the Office of the Legislative Auditor and other processes in place, while Norris said an executive-branch office working directly with agencies could help ensure best practices are actually implemented. Several members, including Representative Cleborne and Representative Craft, said they remained concerned about duplication, cost, and language they believed still placed the new office above state law, though they acknowledged the bill was improved and constitutional issues had been addressed. The chair moved the DE6 amendment, which was adopted, and then the committee voted on Senate File 856 as amended. The bill passed on a roll call vote of 13 ayes and 1 nay and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

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• Thank you, Chair Gomez, for introducing this legislation, and we urge the committee to Pass House File
• This bill taxes the social media industry on its practices of selling our data.
• Because we're taxing these harmful practices less, again, raising the burden on other industries.
• Once again, this has happened so many times in this state and through legislation where we say we tax
• We appreciate the author bringing this legislation forward.

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• Punishing election crimes is not merely a legislative option, but a constitutional obligation.
• You have received reports over the years about these waivers, and this legislative body, in the last
• That is how legislation should be done. not local officials going off on their own.
• There are many reasons to support this legislation, including ethical and practical concerns.
• A lot of anti-trans bills have already been introduced this legislative session.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• Commissioner Simpson asked me to modernize our best management practice manuals.
• The up-to-date with current practices is the newest and greatest thing in the news.
• Invest manager practices. We had it 402 new producers on top of the 95 we had.
• , golden piece for valley doing those practices.
• >> The map is currently enrolled in best management practices.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It doesn't change anything in practice.
• It doesn't change anything in practice.
• Again, no practical change. House File 1049 also has no practical effect on lines 1.7.
• no practical change. Thank you, Mr. no practical change. Thank you, Mr.
• legislative representative. legislative representative.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• And today is the legislative day for the West Virginia Association of Student Councils.
• Under this legislation, businesses that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute sexual material
• President, I urge passage of this legislation designed to protect our seniors and deter gift card fraud
• Engrossed House Bill 5354, relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education.
• Ingrossed House bill, 5354, relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• And to answer your question, the Arkansas Dental Practice Act specifically defines the practice of dentistry
• We will follow legislative mandates. Yes, sir.
• And so when we have a legislative mandate, we have a way to go and ask for that funding.
• This next rule is, again, something that was passed in the 2025 legislative session.
• Item L is the adverse decisions rule, also a piece of legislation passed in 2025.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Speaker, I move that the reading of the journal at length for the fourth legislative day be dispensed
• But I want to be mindful of time and switch to the Fair Campaign Practices Act.
• And if you look at this piece of legislation, you said the parties will go behind closed doors.
• committee guidelines for the legislative state board of education and the ...
• >> Do you ever object to court order rulings in your practice?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The this meeting of the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee will come to order.
• I'm the lead staff for the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee.
• So, uh, Madam Chair, I work for the Legislative council Service.
• Um, 24 of those pieces of legislation were introduced.
• So what that means actually is that in, um, you know, unless there's new legislation.

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• we will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• AB 732 provides a practical and necessary solution by enabling county agricultural commissioners... .
• While some stakeholder groups have raised concerns, I believe that... ...farming practices.
• So I'm grateful that we had a starting point... ...legislation that is beneficial to agriculture as a
• While California is heavily invested in helping farmers scale sustainable agricultural practices, which

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met with an initial quorum delay, then heard four items: AJR 6 on protecting federal funding for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care program, AB 732 on abandoned agricultural land, AB 1042 on honeybee health, and consent item AB 1506. The chair reviewed hearing procedures and public comment rules before moving through the file in order. AJR 6, authored by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, urged federal officials to preserve funding for local food programs that connect California farmers with school meals and food banks. Supporters, including a farm owner and a school nutrition director, said the program benefits children’s nutrition, helps small farms, and strengthens local economies. There was no opposition, and the committee members who were present voted to adopt the resolution; later absent members were added, bringing it to eight votes and sending it out. AB 732, by Assemblymember Macedo, would give county agricultural commissioners a faster enforcement tool against abandoned or neglected orchards and vineyards by allowing civil penalties instead of relying only on liens. Testimony from growers and a county agricultural commissioner described pest infestations, economic losses, and high abatement costs tied to neglected land, and the bill was presented as a response to SGMA-related fallowing and low commodity prices. The committee voted due pass to the Judiciary Committee, and after absent members were added it also reached eight votes. AB 1042, by Assemblymember Ransom, proposed a Managed Honeybee Health Program with grants, research, technical assistance, and an expanded advisory committee to support pollinators essential to California crops. Witnesses from the fresh fruit and beekeeping sectors emphasized that bee declines threaten crop production and the broader agricultural economy. The committee voted due pass to Appropriations, and the bill ultimately received eight votes. The consent calendar item, AB 1506, was also approved and sent to Appropriations.

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• Additionally, to avoid any miscommunication with our legislative partners, we also include the Legislative
• legislative language?
• I've been practicing law for over 30 years.
• This comes from the same enabling legislation.
• I have another idea about that, but that's for the next legislative session.

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• We do think it's a good practice.
• We're going to take legislators out of order.
• We do think it's a good practice.
• California passed legislation in 2022.
• So it's a new piece of legislation.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a lengthy hearing on June 18 focused on workers’ compensation, independent contractor and classification issues, workplace safety, warehouse worker protections, extreme temperature protections, retaliation against injured workers, and workplace bullying. Committee chairs outlined procedures for the hybrid hearing and noted that members would be leaving intermittently for floor votes. Testimony also touched on a bill to expand workers’ compensation disfigurement benefits by removing the current $15,000 cap and extending coverage beyond scars on the hands, neck, and face. A major theme was workplace safety in warehouses and in extreme heat or cold. Teamsters, warehouse workers, and labor advocates described high injury rates, strict quotas, lack of water, inadequate ventilation, frozen or missing safety equipment, and pressure to work through heat waves and snowstorms. Supporters urged favorable reports on bills protecting warehouse workers and requiring employers to adopt heat- and cold-safety plans, while the NFIB opposed the temperature bill as overly prescriptive and burdensome for small businesses. Sen. Edwards, Sen. Roche, Rep. O’Day, and others argued that the measures are needed to prevent heat illness, provide shade, water, rest breaks, training, and emergency plans, and to cover all workers regardless of immigration status. Another major subject was the “Act to Protect Injured Workers,” backed by labor groups, immigrant worker centers, legal services organizations, and individual workers. Witnesses said employers often retaliate after injuries by threatening deportation, lying about how injuries occurred, delaying care, or firing workers, and they supported stronger anti-retaliation enforcement, multilingual notices, and a rebuttable presumption of retaliation within 90 days of protected activity. The Mass AFL-CIO and immigrant advocacy groups supported the bill and opposed measures they said would weaken employee classification standards. Testimony also supported a funeral-benefits bill to raise workers’ compensation death-benefit reimbursement for burial and funeral costs, based on a family’s experience after a workplace fatality. The committee heard additional testimony on workplace bullying bills, with some witnesses urging a new legal duty for employers to prevent and respond to bullying, while others described the harms of toxic workplaces and the lack of effective remedies.

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• brought to you by 26 legislators at the request of constituents.
• I'm in support of this legislation.
• This legislation was passed in Arizona. Is that correct?
• And many of our people that practice... ...of our people that practice go to Texas and even into Mexico
• by 26 legislators at the request of our... ...partisan legislation that was brought forward by 26 legislators

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 54, which would create a stakeholder working group to study utility-service problems in manufactured and mobile home parks and recommend solutions. The sponsor described repeated water and utility outages in large parks, said current law places maintenance responsibility on park owners, and argued that the state needs clearer standards and alternatives to costly attorney general lawsuits. Supporters from PNM and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty backed the memorial as a step toward better oversight and protections for residents. The committee asked about existing landlord obligations and whether rent withholding is available; the sponsor said current law does not clearly provide that remedy. HM 54 was reported out with a due pass. The committee then considered House Bill 166, which would create a statewide permitting framework for battery-charged electric fences used by commercial businesses while preserving local zoning authority. The sponsor and an industry witness said businesses face inconsistent local permitting, delays, and added costs, and that the bill would provide uniform standards and security options. Several members raised concerns that the bill appeared to favor a specific product type, could override local code differences, and might not address mixed-use areas, historic districts, or homeowners associations. After debate, the bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with one member explaining support but urging further work with local government experts before floor consideration. House Bill 20, a bipartisan measure, would allow Native American applicants to request a voluntary Native American designation on state driver’s licenses and ID cards, without naming a specific tribe, and with documentation requirements tied to tribal cards, certificates of Indian blood, or affidavits of birth. Supporters said it would recognize tribal political status, help with law enforcement and Turquoise Alert verification, and assist with education, health, and child welfare matters; tribal representatives and State Police testified in favor. Several members expressed concern about racial profiling, privacy, and possible unintended consequences of marking IDs, while others noted the designation is optional and tied to political status rather than race. Members also flagged drafting language that appeared to require multiple documents, and the sponsor agreed to clarify it. The bill ultimately passed, with some members explaining their votes and asking for continued discussion with tribes. The committee also approved Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the state constitution to allow school bond and mill levy questions to appear on the general election ballot rather than being limited to separate school elections. Sponsors said the change would reduce special-election costs, increase turnout, and remove outdated language dating to 1910; school board and education groups supported it. Members asked about ballot crowding and local election timing, and sponsors emphasized that the measure gives school districts a choice rather than a mandate. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 295, which would create an Office of Accessibility to centralize reporting, provide technical assistance, and produce annual reports on accessibility of state buildings and websites. Disability advocates largely supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and consistency, while one webcast commenter opposed it, arguing that without enforcement authority it would not produce meaningful change. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 295, before final committee action is shown.

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• The American Legislative Leadership Foundation pays tribute to his legacy with its Moreno-Rangel Legislative
• We passed the enabling legislation last week.
• Speaker, members, last week we approved the enabling legislation for this.
• So, the day before they retire, they are able to practice in Texas.
• We need to stop this practice now. We don't need to have every single...

Bills: HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB658, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HJR2, HJR6, HJR31, HB1971, SJR3, HB1775, HJR72, HB502, HB3109, HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, nuclear energy, electric generation, funding, Texas nuclear development fund, advanced reactors, HJR 133, Texas constitutional amendment, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, homestead exemption, surviving spouse, veteran, veterans benefits, service-connected death, presumed service-connected condition

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• the Hawaii State Energy Office, as suggested by HSEO, and the working group shall focus on best practices
• for uh lithium ion EOL on best practices for uh lithium ion EOL lithium<00:05:35.440> ion<00:
• working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation
• working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation
• working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.

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• Most federal district courts are people that were in civil practice or criminal practice, and yet somehow
• So again, this legislation...
• Other legislators have as well, including our colleague, Representative...
• I have testified in over 35 states for any type of child protection legislation.
• Atrocious practice, that's become a standard practice in personal injury law.

Bills: HB170, HB865, HB748, HJR112, HB 1110, HB1495, HB786, HB 1130, HB170

Keywords: civil liability, self-defense, force, deadly force, legal immunity, attorney's fees, criminal justice, firearms, liability, veterans, gun ownership, immunity, firearm hold agreement, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, parental rights, child upbringing

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• He's going to direct us to our packets to review a couple of things on proposed legislation, and then
• Thank you, legislators. Great. Thank you so much, Madam Secretary. Okay.
• And so hopefully they take that on into their practice. Thank you.
• Chair, and esteemed members of the Legislative Finance Committee.
• consortium to present our priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Last legislative session, you may remember the House Bill 8 within the community college.
• Need to place a lot of emphasis on during this legislative session.
• Each biennium, this legislative approach is legislated through appropriate significant sums. hard-earned
• However, the nature of the practice of law has changed and continues to evolve.
• I look forward to working with this committee. on this important legislation.

Keywords: 1184, house, all