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• This will not remove the process for these reforms.
• Our lives have been devastated by Lennie's death, and we are only just beginning the long process of
• Once the Texas Rangers took over the identification and recovery process, I returned to my office.
• She educated our family through her thought process.
• It's natural to go through grief in that process. So, don't run from it; run to it.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• better if the major were here to confirm better if the major were here to confirm for<00:33:55.600
• So it's the process of managing that and what is the process and procedure that goes into that.
• So it's the process of five years.
• what is the process managing that and what is the process and<01:16:39.360> procedure<01:16:39.840
• So, every two years our budget process.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 74, which would require state agencies, especially the Department of Environmental Services and other permitting agencies, to report more detailed data on permit applications, approvals, denials, pending applications, and permits taking longer than 90 days. The sponsor’s representative and a lawyer who helped draft the bill argued that the legislature needs comprehensive permitting data to evaluate whether current timelines are reasonable and whether regulatory delays are burdening property owners and economic activity. They said the information should already be tracked within existing budgets, despite a fiscal note claiming additional staff would be needed. A Business and Industry Association representative supported the bill, saying better data is needed to understand actual permitting timelines and to help streamline the process, especially in light of housing and development concerns. Members asked whether the bill was simply collecting data without a clear next step, and the response was that the data would allow lawmakers to judge whether existing deadlines, extensions, and exemptions are justified and whether changes to permit timelines are needed. Several members agreed the information would be useful and that agencies should already be tracking it. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 74 on a roll call, with the motion approved and the bill placed on consent for further consideration, with a note that it would go to finance for review of the fiscal note. The committee then took up Senate Bill 196, which would raise the threshold for certain in-house construction projects handled by the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services and two other departments from $500,000 to $1 million, described as an inflationary update. The sponsor said the department’s existing staff can handle these smaller renovation-type projects and that the bill should not require new positions; the deputy adjutant general later confirmed the department does not need additional staff and said the projects are typically roof, boiler, and similar repairs. Members asked about a fiscal note suggesting new positions and about revenue/expenditure impacts, and the sponsor explained that the fiscal note language appeared to reflect an earlier draft and that the budget effect is largely a shift in where the work is performed. The committee recessed briefly for the deputy adjutant general’s arrival, then continued discussion of the bill.

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• And we know that in that process, it will cost New Mexicans... ...in the court system.
• because the process in my mind, I want to— I have to ask questions because I want to get it down.
• Could you confirm that?
• That’s a rulemaking process. Okay. Thank you, Madam President.
• So the person working at the gun store does all the proper process.

Keywords: 996, all

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• <01:04:53.760> when and burden burdensome processes when and burden burdensome processes when
• The current variance process is slow and stalls projects that aim to keep all road users safe.
• <01:08:08.480> that we're not only not having a process that we're not only not having a process
• And do you can you confirm your intent?
• a really difficult and ownorous process a really difficult and ownorous process that<01:14:50.080

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we're not involving children, victims, defendants in a litigious court process.
• defendants in a latigious court process. defendants in a latigious court process.
• And that creates a lot of waste in the process, unfortunately. It's just the reality.
• that was the amount by one of confirm that was the amount by one of the<01:06:06.720> agencies
• <01:13:37.040> during opt-in to an opt- out process during opt-in to an opt- out process during

Bills: HB1546

Keywords: Medicaid, health insurance, healthcare access, insurance subsidies, pilot program, affordable care, preventive services, low-income, community engagement, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2083, which would add homeless shelters to Hawaii’s drug-free/safe-zone protections. The City and County prosecutor’s office strongly supported the bill, saying service providers asked for the change because drug activity near shelters can undermine recovery efforts. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, focusing on a possible notice problem because many shelters are not readily identifiable and the bill’s 750-foot distance requirement could be difficult to apply. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii also opposed the bill, arguing it would expand criminalization of poverty and drug use and that drug-free zone laws are ineffective and disproportionately harmful. The prosecutor’s office said it would do more research on the notice concern. The committee then moved on without taking a vote in the transcript provided. The committee next discussed HB 2087, which would change the treatment of abuse of family or household member cases by ending the deferred-acceptance pilot and returning to the prior statute. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying the pilot had not reduced backlog as intended and that domestic violence cases should remain petty misdemeanors without deferral. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Public Defender’s Office both opposed HB 2087, instead urging extension of the pilot for another five years so the legislature can better evaluate how deferred acceptance is working. They said deferrals can be a useful incentive for behavior change and that more data is needed before ending the program. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about why Hawaii should differ from other counties and whether repeat offenders could keep receiving deferrals; the prosecutor said the deferral is available only once and reiterated support for returning to the old statute. The committee then heard HB 2096 on aggravated circumstances in child protective proceedings. The family court and Attorney General’s Office supported the bill, saying current law limits aggravated-circumstances findings to the early return hearing, which can prevent findings in the most serious abuse cases when key evidence is not yet available. They said the bill would allow such findings later in the case and, with proposed amendments, would let the court consolidate aggravated-circumstances and termination-of-parental-rights hearings to reduce delay and appeals. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposed the measure, arguing it would expand state power in family matters and could worsen outcomes for parents and children. Committee questions focused on the amended language, including what “another court of competent jurisdiction” means and whether a charge alone would be enough; the judiciary responded that criminal courts are included, but a hearing and opportunity to defend would still be required. Finally, the committee took up HB 1959, another domestic violence measure. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Public Defender’s Office, the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and county prosecuting offices testified in support. Supporters said the bill would extend the pilot program while keeping deferred acceptance of guilty pleas in place, giving more time to evaluate whether the program is working and whether a more formal diversion model should be developed. The coalition also suggested technical fixes to ensure judiciary data reporting continues and that the deferred-acceptance statute is not inadvertently repealed. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript before the committee moved on to the next bill.

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• <00:15:28.720> that government to try and confirm that government to try and confirm that
• We can do that through managed control zones and control areas in a permitting process.
• We can do that through managed control zones and control areas in a permitting process.
• is locally for recovery, and how they might fit into that process and help.
• And so, finally, that process and help.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met to adopt the minutes of the second meeting by voice vote, then heard an update focused on disaster preparedness, resiliency, response, and coordination among state agencies and partners. The chair emphasized avoiding duplication of resources and highlighted the importance of agriculture-related response issues, including animal evacuation, feed distribution, and the role of extension services during disasters. The Department for Public Health was invited to explain its role in emergency planning and response. Public Health described its Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch as the lead coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function 8, covering health and medical services under Kentucky’s emergency operations framework. Testimony outlined its broad responsibilities, including support for hospitals, morgues, local health departments, behavioral health, crisis counseling, suspicious package testing, disease outbreaks, and coordination with emergency management, EMS, transportation, and nonprofit and private partners. Officials also described the agency’s risk-assessment process, training and exercise programs, and deployed assets such as PPE caches, deployable communications, a federal medical station, a mobile treatment center, and alternate care support used in events like the eastern Kentucky floods and COVID-19. The agency also discussed funding through federal cooperative agreements for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness, noting that these programs have evolved since 9/11 and have been shaped by major disasters and emerging threats. Officials said Kentucky’s funding has declined over time and that current awards are partially funded for the first time in the program’s history. They expressed support for efficiency if federal programs are consolidated, but cautioned that combining programs could risk further funding losses.

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• Most importantly, Wakota gave me a safe space to breathe and process.
• I I was there my suspicion was confirmed I I was pregnant<00:19:30.480> most<00:19:30.720>
• they gave me knowledge about all process they gave me knowledge about all of<00:19:38.880> my
• <01:20:48.800> we to receive and understand and process we to receive and understand and process
• questions and to thoughtfully process questions and to thoughtfully process how<01:21:03.159>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• or continue the process of investing in building the homes that are needed across our community.
• <00:20:38.799> or it allows for us to begin the process or it allows for us to begin the process
• > investing<00:20:41.159> in continue the process of investing in continue the process
• <01:15:48.280> through engagement planning process through engagement planning process through
• <01:20:46.400> that Senator Lucero I can um confirm that Senator Lucero I can um confirm that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• quoting, debases the democratic process quoting, debases the democratic process and<00:14:49.360
• <03:45:23.920> a the process by establishing a the process by establishing a congressional
• Congress the appointment process Congress the appointment process Congress previously<03:45:47.520
• That conc processing capacity.
• , expanding domestic mining, processing, expanding domestic mining, processing, refining,<04:47:57.040

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• processes associated with doing so. processes associated with doing so.
• beginning of the investigative process beginning of the investigative process or<00:19:00.440>
• process. Thank you, Inspector General. process. Thank you, Inspector General.
• licensing process. licensing process. Thank<01:16:23.520> you.
• the background check process. the background check process.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The member thanked the speaker for confirming.
• Jessica, for HB 1087, what is the current process, or what would the process then look like now that
• What is, I guess, the current process, or what would the process then look like now that DHHL is going
• That's what the process allows now, okay?
• That's what the process allows now, okay?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 13, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of housing, land, and resource bills. Early bills included HB 743 on fiscal sustainability, HB 1318 on affordable housing, and HB 1409 on the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Testimony on the housing measures was largely supportive from agencies and advocacy groups such as the Office of Planning, Hawaii Housing Future, Hawaii Appleseed, Catholic Charities, and the County of Kauai, while the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) raised concerns on HB 1318 about public trust duties for ceded lands. On HB 1409, members questioned whether the bill needed updating in light of a separate bill changing the board structure, and witnesses said the measure did not change funding but only the board’s mission and scope. The committee also heard HB 1410, which would create a supportive housing special fund. Supporters, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Hawaii Appleseed, argued that predictable dedicated funding is needed for supportive housing, social services, and long-term homelessness solutions. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed tax earmarks in general, saying they subvert the constitutional budgeting process. Members asked how the fund would be administered and who could access it; witnesses said HHFDC and the counties would coordinate the process, but DLNR noted the bill did not provide additional administrative capacity and suggested language to address that. Later bills included HB 528 on residential leaseholds, HB 1359 on flood mitigation, HB 1087 on historic preservation reviews, HB 868 on disabilities, and HB 1323 on transfer of non-agricultural park lands. HB 528 drew limited testimony, with a Catholic Charities/Hawaii Public Housing Authority representative offering a general example of leasehold development but saying the bill’s exemptions had not been discussed in detail. HB 1359 prompted discussion of homeowner and county responsibilities for drainage and flood damage, with DLNR saying private owners are responsible for drainage on private property and counties for county roads. HB 1087 was supported by DHHL, which said historic preservation reviews currently take about 165 days and the bill could improve timeliness, while Hawaii Historic Hawaii Foundation opposed it. HB 868 drew support from the Disability Rights Center and DCAB, with testimony focusing on beach access and the need for clearer legal authority. On HB 1323, DLNR opposed the bill, saying it did not reflect Act 90 and that some agricultural parcels should remain under DLNR for conservation, watershed, recreation, or fire protection reasons; DOA, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the measure, arguing that productive agricultural lands should be transferred to agriculture to protect local food production and family ranches.

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• PLUS MILLION PROBABLY ABOUT ONE THIRD OF IT HAS ACTUALLY BEEN SPENT BUT IN THE INVOICES AND THE PROCESSES
• AT THE POINT SOMEONE HAS GONE THROUGH SECURITY PROCESSING THEY REALLY ARE INSIDE THE COURTHOUSE PROPER
• WE EXPECT INVITATION NEGOTIATION PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED SOON.
• >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> REPRESENTATIVE GOTTLIEB I WANT TO CONFIRM THAT.
• I AM NOT EXPERIENCED IN THE BUILDING PROCESS BUT I DO KNOW IS A BALANCING ACT WHEN YOU'RE BUILDING A

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• House Bill 3069 allows for another process to look longer term to see if there are benefits.
• I want to emphasize that it still has to go through the whole process.
• My work involves a lot of reading, a lot of processing, a lot of analysis, and a lot of writing.
• The Legislative Budget Board's own report confirmed this.
• to working with the community and the legislature as HCR 102 makes its way through the legislative process

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• additional changes by reorganizing the priority structure in the private activity bonds allocation process
• To streamline finance processes for developers and reduces administrative burdens. With that, Mr.
• The Laguna Madre Water District has begun the process of meeting their future water needs with one of
• Having already received swift funding, this process is well underway.
• This bill will provide us for that process to get us a financing tool without DCQ. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HJR40

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, constitutional amendment

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• These changes will allow OFR to continue to work with the FBI and use their database to process and match
• Seeing no objections, the amendment is adopted. ...scan processing for registration applications.
• some questions regarding what, if any, impact this is going to have on consumers and their claim process
• So the idea would be that it, I think, I presume some of your concern is about the process of it and
• when having to actually ...a smooth process when having to actually utilize these warranties and making

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard several insurance- and financial-services-related bills. HB 315 was temporarily postponed. The chair also noted that, following the speaker’s remarks, members should expect additional special meetings as the committee investigates insurance-related issues and seeks transparency and the truth. HB 497, relating to nonprofit agricultural organization health coverage, was presented as a way to give Florida Farm Bureau members—especially farmers, ranchers, and small business owners—more affordable health coverage options. An amendment added statutory placement changes, disclosures that the product is not commercially sold, and annual financial audits. Members discussed ACA-related protections, fraud, and insolvency concerns, and the bill received support from Florida Farm Bureau and was reported favorably 16-0. HB 379, the annual securities package, updated exemptions, foreign jurisdiction rules, the Florida Invest Local Exemption, merger-and-acquisition broker rules, fingerprinting requirements, and technical issues in the Securities Guarantee Fund. Three amendments clarified entity definitions and fingerprint/live-scan requirements; the bill drew support from industry and OFR and passed favorably 17-0. The PCS for HB 147 on consumer debt collection clarified prohibited communications during nighttime hours, with the sponsor and supporters explaining the intent was to allow email while restricting other forms of contact and reduce litigation over passive communications. Members and public witnesses discussed ambiguity in the wording, and the sponsor said further cleanup language may still be needed; the PCS was reported favorably 17-0. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance, drew support from industry and humane society representatives, and passed favorably 17-0. HB 367 on home and service warranty association financial requirements allowed financial compliance through multiple contractual liability insurance policies and alternative parent-company documentation; an amendment corrected cross-references and duplicative language, and after questions about consumer protections and insolvency, the bill was reported favorably 17-0. Finally, HB 7003 preserved a public-records exemption for sensitive financial technology sandbox application materials; members discussed the sandbox concept and possible future issues, but no amendments were taken and the bill passed favorably 17-0. The meeting adjourned without objection.

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• SAYS 10/31 BUT I CAN CONFIRM THAT WAS SUBMITTED ON 10/31.
• IT IS ALREADY IN PROCESS.
• MY HOPE IS THE PROCESS BECOMES LESS COMPLICATED.
• SO THERE IS AN EXTENSIVE PROCESS THAT WE FOLLOW UP.
• I WANT THE PROCESS FOR PEOPLE TO BE LESS COMPLICATED.

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• The city charter review process was...
• The current process is very cumbersome.
• We do not oppose the Secretary opining on how counties might improve their election processes.
• We think it enhances the process, and we look forward to hopefully improving our election security.
• I believe a meaningful manual count is essential to check the electronic process.

Bills: HB3097, HB3691, SB108, SB827, SB1541, SB1862, SB2166, SB2216

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• . laws around due process.
• This is a civil process. We are now transitioning into the due process portion of this bill.
• This is a civil process. We are now transitioning into the due process portion of this bill.
• This is a civil process. We are now transitioning into the due process portion of this bill.
• affording the defendant due process. affording the defendant due process.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• This would have been sort of earth-shattering for your budget process, but we have insulated the general
• So this is data that, in some cases, is already confirmed and in some cases is forecasted.
• If I could continue, I'll go through and I think Most of these, I just need confirmation that the assumption
• I just want to confirm that I understand what Izzy said earlier.

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• I urge you to process the fear you hold against people you don't understand.
• Of this process. This hearing should be happening on Monday, not today. I forgot.
• However, that is done in an algorithmic process. It's software.
• The algorithm processes the information so that the supervisor can then review it.
• Should cities and counties have a public process to adopt their legislation?

Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17

Keywords: SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life, pro-choice, Texas abortion law, civil liability, qui tam, private enforcement, bounty hunter law, attorney general, parens patriae, abortion litigation, anti-SLAPP, Texas Citizens Participation Act, fee shifting