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• Amendment bar code 363594 by Senator Avila. Chair: You are recognized to explain this amendment.
• Take up tab number two, SPB 7048 by Finance and Tax relating to the Internal Revenue Code.
• code reflects changes made to the Internal Revenue Code during 2025.
• It made significant changes that would affect Florida's income tax code.
• Instead, Florida has made the decision to annually update it to conform to the federal code through a

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• What is a code red? A firefighter asked dispatch to send out a code red alert.
• In the bigger cities, that's not how it works.
• We got away from 10 codes, supposedly.
• I'm asking what index code I'm supposed to use.
• That could be a county, a city, etc. Building codes, that kind of thing.

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• The line is drawn by the precinct or city at the time of that election.
• The penal code is very confusing when you read it. What does a private establishment mean?
• The problem is that highly educated, highly respected people are reading the penal code and saying it
• The penal code should read very clear.
• Some of us are bound by rotation contracts and, and, and city contracts.

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• That's area code 669-906-6833. If they're not able to join us.
• That's area code 669-906-6833. Again, that's area code 669-906-833.
• When you're testifying, if you're here in Carson City or down in Las Vegas, please turn on the microphone
• If you're here in Carson City or down in Las Vegas, please turn on the microphone.
• I don't see anyone else in Carson City coming here in support.

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• </c> things and um I think the uh City things and um I think the uh City Department<00:05:53.240><c>
• That address life safety and code requirements.
• I mean, this is kind of just a blanket—we can disregard the county codes for city, state projects.
• I mean, this is kind of just a blanket—we can disregard the county codes for city, state projects.
• I mean, this is kind of just a blanket—we can disregard the county codes for city, state projects.

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Summary: The joint hearing began with SB 133 on energy, which drew opposition testimony from James Abraham, who said the bill was unnecessary because the Public Utilities Commission had already opened a proceeding to investigate wheeling, including intergovernmental wheeling, and should be allowed to finish its collaborative process. The committees then moved to SB 161 on county permitting and inspection, where several agencies submitted written comments or opposition, while the Grassroots Institute and HCDA-related testimony supported the measure. Members raised concerns about accountability and whether state agencies would report back on projects approved under any permitting exemption, and witnesses suggested annual reporting or amendment language to address that issue. The hearing then turned to SB 232 and SB 588, both related to renewable energy permitting. Testimony on SB 232 was largely supportive, but Rocky Mold of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association said SB 232 was an older version of a bill and that SB 588 was the preferred, updated measure. Members discussed whether the bill should be limited to residential or behind-the-meter customer-sited systems rather than utility-scale projects, and Mold clarified that the proposal was intended for customer-sited systems, not utility-scale facilities. For SB 588, the Department of Land and Natural Resources warned that state or county laws inconsistent with the National Flood Insurance Program could jeopardize flood insurance eligibility and related federal assistance, while Mold argued the bill’s FEMA floodway exemption was needed to avoid blocking solar installations on existing structures. The chair expressed concern about risking federal funding and questioned whether the exemption could be narrowed without defeating the bill’s purpose. SB 412, also on renewable energy, received supportive testimony from the State Energy Office and others. Members questioned whether a single coordinating entity should compile agency assessments, and Mark Glick said the Energy Office could take on that role if given the duty and sufficient staff. The committee then discussed SB 635 on energy efficiency, which would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting. Mark Glick testified that much of the work was already underway through benchmarking and related contracts, and a DAGS representative said the state was already assessing 590 buildings over 10,000 square feet, with results expected around 2027. Members suggested amending the bill to require annual status reports so the committees could track progress and avoid duplication. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Louis City yield to an inquiry from the lady from St. Louis City?” “Yes. Proceed, representatives.”
• You know I represent a city.
• So the mean age of my city is over 55.
• There's a QR code you can interact with.
• So shout out to the city of St. Louis.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• the building codes and standards people at DPS.
• the building codes and standards people at DPS.
• </c><00:45:28.480><c> that</c><00:45:28.680><c> was</c> had an energy code that was had an energy code
• of the code.
• </c><01:16:58.000><c> Housing</c> want to thank the Twin Cities Housing want to thank the Twin Cities

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• And resources they typically do not have, especially in smaller towns and cities.
• I'm representing farm and city and respectfully opposing HB 5347.
• That could be abused by cities hostile to gas-powered cars.
• How many of you wish you had more transportation options between our cities?
• Last main point I'll make is San Antonio, as you know, is Military City USA.

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• One is these are cities that have dozens of attorneys in their city attorney's offices.
• One is these are cities that have dozens of attorneys in their city attorney's offices.
• city attorney... ...collusion.
• I think that, you know, the cities and their city attorneys, again, representing those cities, not, you
• , ...thing that separates the city attorneys from, you know, like the small city attorney's office in

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• For those that haven't, this brings forward all the code sections on the different funds that we utilize
• is bringing those code sections forward, um, as that will need to be addressed in the statutes.
• is bringing those code sections forward, um, as that will need to be addressed in the statutes.
• Just like any other repealer, we filed the code sections and the bills to address the repealers.
• And this is helping cities and counties, but cities and counties are also going to have expenses in relation

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• These are not cities stepping back from housing.
• This bill removes the authority for eight charter cities, four of which are among the 13 largest cities
• This bill removes the authority for eight charter cities, four of which are among the 13 largest cities
• This bill removes the authority for eight charter cities, for which are among the 13 largest cities in
• California. for eight charter cities, four of which are among the 13 largest cities in California.

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• And we said if it's that important to the city, the city then under these circumstances can either pay
• city limits?
• the city council.
• Both the current law and the Eagle City Code say that the director works at the pleasure of the board
• However, being a city employee paid out of city taxes, subject to city policies as well as library policies

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• But, you know, the city attorney in a municipality and ...the city attorney in a municipality and the
• They have more dollars than Century Code is supposed to allow.
• With the current code that we have now?
• There's another provision of Century Code that calls it the interim fund.
• We're always evaluating our Century Code, our Chapter 54-10.

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• </c> label a reduced label that had a QR code label a reduced label that had a QR code and<01:01:54.640
• </c><01:37:45.840><c> The</c><01:37:46.000><c> city</c> the city of Keen as an example.
• The city the city of Keen as an example.
• In cities, obviously those each year.
• </c> the town uh or city to have to manage. the town uh or city to have to manage.

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• </c><04:06:13.600><c> Cities</c><04:06:14.319><c> operate</c> not city commissions.
• Cities operate not city commissions.
• Um, in the city of Rochester, we work very well with city council, and I don't see any issues.
• that it would not affect the cities. The that it would not affect the cities.
• </c> want in the in the cities and towns. want in the in the cities and towns.

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• The City of Berkeley has the second highest homeless population of any city in Alameda County, behind
• The city of Berkeley has the second highest homeless population of any city in Almeida County behind
• Kira Ross on behalf of the City of Thousand Oaks and the City of Belmont in opposition.
• Kira Ross on behalf of the City of Thousand Oaks and the City of Belmont in opposition. Thank you.
• My city is not, but cities near me have.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on artificial intelligence, child safety, mental health, and privacy. SB 574 by Senator Umberg would require transparency and human oversight when attorneys, judges, and court neutrals use AI; it drew support from privacy advocates and committee members, with no opposition. SB 1276, the End Child Exploitation Act, would update child sexual exploitation laws to cover live-streamed and AI-generated abuse material and clarify that viewing such content can be criminally punishable; prosecutors, child advocacy groups, and others supported it, while no one appeared in opposition despite opposition on file. SB 813 would create a California AI standards and safety commission and a voluntary two-tier certification framework for AI safety standards; supporters said it would create scalable, independent oversight, while TechNet and CalChamber opposed it as duplicative, under-defined, and likely to create a de facto mandate. The committee discussed market pressure, federal preemption concerns, and the role of voluntary standards, but no final vote was taken in the excerpt. Senator Padilla also presented SB 300, which would strengthen protections for minors from sexually explicit chatbot content by moving from a reasonableness standard to an affirmative duty to prevent such exposure and to prohibit facilitation. Supporters said new evidence showed greater risks and that companies can and should build stronger safeguards; opponents, including TechNet and CCIA, argued the bill was premature because SB 243 had only recently taken effect and warned it could create strict-liability-like exposure. Padilla then presented SB 903, which would bar AI chatbots from being advertised as therapists, require licensed clinician oversight and informed consent for AI use in psychotherapy, and protect patient confidentiality; it received broad support from mental health professionals and labor groups, while industry and health associations were opposed unless amended over triage and crisis-detection language. The committee members emphasized the need for human judgment in mental health care and noted ongoing negotiations on amendments. The committee also heard SB 1119, a companion to AB 2020, which would require annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, default child settings, parental controls, limits on data use, public incident reporting, and third-party audits for chatbots used by children. Supporters argued the bill would address documented harms and improve transparency, while industry groups objected to ambiguous standards, liability exposure, and the private right of action. A roll call vote was taken on SB 1119 after quorum was established; the motion to pass to Appropriations succeeded on a 5-1 vote, with one no vote and the measure left on call for absent members. Finally, SB 354, a privacy bill for insurance consumers, would modernize outdated insurance privacy rules, bar sale of personal information, and expand consumer rights to know, correct, and delete data. Supporters said it would implement Proposition 24’s privacy mandate, while a large coalition of insurers, agents, brokers, and related businesses opposed unless amended, mainly seeking a small-business exemption and narrower treatment of publicly available information; members and the author said negotiations were ongoing and the bill had already been substantially revised.

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• hold this subject to call the chair, when this meeting ends and you look at all those emails from cities
• hold this subject to call the chair, when this meeting ends and you look at all those emails from cities
• So House Bill 688 revises our previous code, our code section on airbags, repealing that, and implementing
• And what this bill does is it repeals a section of Idaho voting code, I mean of Idaho code, and then
• It just reads that code section as is written.

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• So there are times where a city does annexing.
• And the same with the Association of Idaho Cities.
• I used to run a program in Baker City, Oregon.
• We discussed code changes that we believe needed to be made within the solid waste code.
• It had cities, the counties, solid waste districts.

Summary: The committee first introduced and approved two RS measures. One dealt with public records requests and aimed to clarify language so disputes between requesters and agencies would not have to be resolved through lawsuits; a technical correction was adopted and the motion to introduce the RS passed. A second RS addressed forced annexation and wastewater systems, proposing that property owners in certain annexation situations be allowed to maintain or replace existing wastewater and water systems; after brief discussion about property rights and local environmental oversight, that RS also passed. The main hearing was on House Bill 554, concerning mosquito abatement taxing districts and opt-out rights for property owners. The bill sponsor and supporters argued that current districts do not adequately honor opt-out requests, that spraying can harm bees, gardens, livestock, and ecosystems, and that property owners should have informed consent and stronger protections. Several residents from Gem County testified in favor, describing personal experiences with spraying, health concerns, and difficulties getting exemptions. They said they had implemented private mosquito-control measures and wanted the bill to restore property rights and transparency. Opponents, including county association representatives and mosquito abatement district officials from Canyon and Ada counties, said the bill would undermine public health mosquito control, create major administrative burdens, and increase costs. They emphasized that districts already use surveillance, larval control, and targeted treatments, that many residents request service, and that aerial and drone applications are important for effective prevention. They also said the bill could make it difficult or impossible to treat in dense neighborhoods, could expose counties to private lawsuits and added expense, and could reduce the ability to prevent West Nile and other mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. No final committee action on HB 554 was taken in the portion provided.

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• Because, to the bill that Scott's speaking of, the cities haven't actually done the work.
• Because, to the bill that Scott's speaking of, the cities haven't actually done the work.
• I love when the city of Redmond is highlighted.
• I'm the director for planning and community development for the city of Bellingham.
• That's the validation, verification, that the code does what the code is supposed to be doing.

Summary: The Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee held public hearings on two bills. On SB 5609, concerning cultural resource reviews under SEPA, staff explained that the proposed substitute would require cultural resource review for certain categorical exemptions, including infill housing and some GMA-related projects, unless a local government has an approved data-sharing agreement, ordinance, or cultural resources management plan with tribal consultation. Senator Kauffman said the bill is intended to protect tribal cultural sites without stopping development. Supporters, including tribal representatives and some local officials, said early review and consultation can prevent irreversible damage and provide clarity; opponents from business, builders, and county planning groups argued it would add costs, delay housing and permitting, and shift too much authority to state-level review without clear timelines or standards. The committee took public testimony only and then closed the hearing on SB 5609. The committee then heard SB 6284 on high-risk artificial intelligence. Staff described requirements for deployers of high-risk AI systems to maintain risk management policies, conduct impact assessments, notify consumers when AI is used in consequential decisions, and report algorithmic discrimination to the Attorney General, along with disclosures for government agencies and an extension of the AI task force with a workplace subgroup. Senator Elias said the bill is intended to focus regulation on high-risk uses while preserving innovation. Testimony was mixed: consumer and student advocates supported the bill’s transparency and accountability measures, while industry, banking, insurance, hospital, and technology groups raised concerns about definitions, implementation, overlap with existing regulation, and possible effects on innovation or regulated sectors. The committee heard public testimony and then adjourned after closing the hearing on SB 6284.

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• Assembly Bill 306 imposes a six year moratorium on new updates to the state building code that would
• Industry stakeholders estimate, for example, that the upfront cost of recent code changes made in just
• A pause, though, for five years in any new state building codes recognizes that we have.
• In our state building code, but today's bill only says that we won't do additional harm.
• Oftentimes, actually when I was on the Rockland City Council, we started a process in which our city

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