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• But it is a two-track process.
• But it is a two-track building permits.
• Um, better tracking in Epic public.
• Lastly, the blue real-time permit tracking.
• Lastly, the blue real-time permit tracking.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The task force held its first meeting, beginning with roll call and introductions of members and participants in the room and on Zoom. The chair emphasized Sunshine Law transparency, noted the meeting was on September 11, and opened public testimony on the orientation report. No one testified in person or on Zoom, and the chair observed a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 before moving into the agenda. The chair then reported on several orientation presentations given statewide between July 18 and September 5, including meetings with transit-oriented development, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber, and the Capo Chamber of Commerce. The main presentation item was a detailed overview from Kauaʻi County on its permitting process. County staff explained that zoning and building permits are handled separately on the outer islands, with zoning focused on form, character, and compatibility, and building permits focused on health and safety. They described a two-tier zoning system: ministerial permits that are automatically approved if not acted on within 30 days, and discretionary permits that go to the planning commission and can become lengthy contested cases if there is intervention. They also discussed special management area review in coastal areas, which can add time, and explained that building permits must conform to what was approved in zoning. Kauaʻi County staff also outlined the building permit process, including online and in-person submission, coordination with planning, engineering, water, wastewater, health, and fire agencies, and the county’s fully electronic review system using ProjectDox and related software. They noted that applicants are encouraged to check zoning, water, wastewater, and floodplain issues before hiring someone to prepare plans, especially for homeowners. The county shared permit and utility statistics and said the public can check permit history through Click2Gov. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; after the Kauaʻi presentation, the chair opened a question period for members.

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• It's not just tracking our biological functions; it's tracking our brain functions and our nervous system
• It's not<01:32:19.640> just<01:32:19.880> tracking<01:32:20.320> our<01:32:20.440
• > biological not just tracking our biological not just tracking our biological functions,<01:32
• :22.320> it's<01:32:22.560> tracking<01:32:23.280> our<01:32:23.880> brain
• > functions, it's tracking our brain functions, it's tracking our brain activity<01:32:24.960> and

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• 08:48.800> Minnesota's<00:08:49.280> ability<00:08:49.720> to<00:08:49.840> track
• state of Minnesota's ability to track state of Minnesota's ability to track and<00:08:50.720>
• If we look back to, I think, like 2003, is when the department started tracking how much revenue actually
• <00:59:22.400> record<00:59:23.000> of have a perfect track record of have a perfect
• track record of delivering<00:59:23.760> on<00:59:23.920> those<00:59:24.120> outcomes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Track and field elite male athletes outperform the female athletes by roughly 10 to 12% in running events
• And I tell you, I've been in more track meets, more basketball gyms, and on more golf courses watching
• Okay, that's twice around the track. He ran that in 1 minute 57 seconds. Pretty fast.
• Okay, that's twice around the<01:54:29.400> track. the track. the track.
• And she excels at track. She's a high jumper.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My day-to-day tasks include payroll, tracking of the cattle, billing, all financials, IT, and helping
• This is a new technology that tracks movement and temperature to indicate if an animal is getting sick
• <00:08:15.920> and technology that tracks movement and technology that tracks movement and
• And so, um, I'll probably go on track here, but uh, we've had our solar bear...
• go on track here, but uh,<00:28:43.919> we've<00:28:44.120> had<00:28:44.400> our

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, things like keystroke logging, location tracking, productivity scoring, AI-enabled monitoring of
• The leading approaches require employers to give workers advanced notice of what's being tracked, to
• location things like keystroke logging, location things like keystroke logging, location tracking
• scoring, AI tracking, productivity scoring, AI enabled<01:19:02.239> monitoring<01:19:02.719>
• to limit how that data can be tracked to limit how that data can be used<01:19:14.159> against

Bills: HF1316, HF4369

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

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• So if a governing body was closely tracking and setting their benefit level so that the plan is exactly
• <01:24:53.920> and governing body was closely tracking and governing body was closely tracking
• But don't lose track.
• Because as Representative O'Driscoll points out, this is surely coming down the track.
• the track. So, thank you everybody. the track.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• tracking tool before. tracking tool before.
• So I hope you get it back on track quickly because there's communities out there waiting for it.
• So I hope you get it back<00:39:29.800> on<00:39:29.920> track<00:39:30.240> quickly
• <00:39:30.600> cuz<00:39:30.720> there's back on track quickly cuz there's back on
• As they travel through our campus, there is a road that blocks some of our access to the track.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• a lot to bring to the table, but that the Department of Employment Security actually is the one tracking
• Employment Security actually is the of Employment Security actually is the one<01:27:28.800> tracking
• job<01:27:29.920> openings,<01:27:30.960> job<01:27:31.280> losses, one tracking
• And in within that um<02:11:16.079> they<02:11:16.480> track<02:11:17.520> training,
• <02:11:18.159> deescalation um they track training, deescalation um they track training, deescalation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I felt like we've lost track of that a little bit. And so now I'm trying to do it one more time.
• I I felt like we've<00:44:12.880> lost<00:44:13.200> track<00:44:13.520> of<00:44
• we've lost track of that a little bit. we've lost track of that a little bit.
• Literally, all it will do is make every town and county have to track paperwork of this dollar came from
• <02:21:59.840> paperwork town and county have to track paperwork town and county have to track

Keywords: 916, all

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• a really successful model bill that has mostly been passed in about 18 other states and has proven track
• a really successful model bill that has mostly been passed in about 18 other states and has proven track
• a really successful model bill that has mostly been passed in about 18 other states and has proven track
• a really successful model bill that has mostly been passed in about 18 other states and has proven track
• a really successful model bill that has mostly been passed in about 18 other states and has proven track

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• It's one of the best in the country when it comes to regulating, tracking, and enforcing uh direct wine
• and enforcing uh direct wine tracking and enforcing uh direct wine shipments.<01:06:22.160> So
• I think it's an oversight, but that's how we track.
• <01:18:56.239> we it's an oversight, but that's how we it's an oversight, but that's how we track
• So, we reconcile the two, excuse track.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• that, the DOJ cannot retain the buyer's information, so even under this new system there's no way to track
• And again, if criminals can't be tracked and barrels can't be tracked, then what's the point of this
• “DRC specifically told us, and there is clear, you know, track record here, that they were no longer
• And because you can't even effectively track people in the system anymore, we don't even know where people
• And I will note that the Speaker's office is aware of this agreement and we'll be tracking it.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• a researcher on higher education, and this bill, this original bill, was one that I followed and tracked
• They have a proven track record of success borne out over decades of experience.
• They have a proven track record of success borne out over decades of experience.
• broader public benefit they have a broader public benefit they have a proven<00:35:33.960> track
• record of success borne out proven track record of success borne out over<00:35:36.320> Decades

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ><00:37:34.560> new really clear that like um cool new really clear that like um cool new tracking
• devices and drones are easier tracking devices and drones are easier um<00:37:38.280> and<00:
• 21.920> keeping would be charged with kind of keeping would be charged with kind of keeping track
• 23.839> deciding<00:39:24.280> when<00:39:24.440> to<00:39:24.599> use track
• of this and deciding when to use track of this and deciding when to use these<00:39:25.920> drones

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• information, the lead inventory tracking information, the lead inventory tracking tool.<00:22:32.080
• Next, these are a couple of screenshots from that lead inventory tracking tool.
• These are some more screenshots from the lead inventory tracking tool.
• <00:23:35.919> On<00:23:36.080> the lead inventory tracking tool.
• On the lead inventory tracking tool.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And at the end of my junior year, I found out that I wasn't on track to graduate because I had

• that<00:26:50.640> I<00:26:50.880> wasn't<00:26:51.120> on<00:26:51.279> track
• <00:26:51.520> to found out that I wasn't on track to found out that I wasn't on track to
• It's off the beaten track.
• at the agency level Virginia all track at the agency level the<01:47:57.520> actual<01:47:57.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We ask the committee to support its passage because, with the value of hindsight and the proven track
• We ask the committee to support its passage because, with the value of hindsight and the proven track
• We ask the committee to support its passage because, with the value of hindsight and the proven track
• We ask the committee to support its passage because, with the value of hindsight and the proven track
• value of hindsight and The Proven track value of hindsight and The Proven track record<01:03:39.640

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• completely scammed by these scammers, who aren't criminally prosecuted because it's often hard to track
• completely scammed by these scammers, who aren't criminally prosecuted because it's often hard to track
• Thank you. ...prosecuted because it's often hard to track them down.
• So do we have an inventory of those today, and how will that inventory be tracked? Mr.
• So you're tracking all retailers, or any producer, from a worldwide perspective, and how are we tracking

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A typical tenure-track path would be six years of state—it is annual evaluations.
• tenure process, in my case at Murray State, it's in the sixth year of your employment on the tenure track
• A typical tenure-track path would be six years of state—it is annual evaluations.
• tenure process, in my case at Murray State, it's in the sixth year of your employment on the tenure track
• In my case at Murray State, it's in the sixth year of your employment on the tenure track.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first considered two concurrent resolutions. SCR 76, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Bledsoe, would create a Kentucky School for the Deaf Governance Task Force to examine the school’s future governance and its relationship with the Kentucky Department of Education. Bledsoe described the school’s long history and said the task force would give the small deaf-school community more voice. The committee adopted the resolution unanimously with favorable expression. The committee then took up SCR 131, sponsored by Sen. Max Wise, to continue the Efficient and Effective Districts Task Force from 2024. Wise said the prior task force met about 10 times and focused on student achievement and district policy, and the new version would continue that work as a legislature-only task force. The resolution passed unanimously with favorable expression. Members next considered HB 240 on primary school promotion. Rep. Truitt explained that the bill would require students who are not ready in kindergarten to repeat kindergarten, while a committee substitute softened the approach by allowing a school to hold a child back in kindergarten but requiring action in first grade. He said the bill aligns with existing reading-screening efforts and is intended to strengthen early literacy foundations. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression; Sen. Williams briefly explained his support as favoring performance-based advancement. The committee also approved HB 298, which would change the identification of schools for comprehensive support and improvement from every three years to annually, require KDE recommendations during management audits, add professional development in reading and math, and require effective instructional resources. The committee substitute also allowed districts with multiple CSI schools to contract for a turnaround vendor. The bill additionally carried employee-misconduct provisions from prior sessions, including disclosure requirements for applicants; the only change discussed was removing the word “investigation” from one disclosure section. HB 298 passed unanimously with favorable expression, and the committee also adopted a title amendment. Finally, the committee heard HB 424 on employment at public postsecondary institutions. Rep. Tipton said the bill would require performance and productivity reviews for faculty at least every four years, clarify appointment and removal authority for presidents at certain institutions, and expand “cause” for dismissal to include failure to meet performance and productivity requirements. Dr. Ray Horton, speaking for faculty groups, proposed a small substitute that would tie any performance measures to existing employment contracts to preserve academic integrity and avoid unintended changes to tenure processes. Members discussed how tenure works at Kentucky universities, and the committee was still in the middle of considering the proposed substitute when the transcript ended.