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• David's Developmental and Therapeutic Services.
• David's Developmental and Therapeutic Services.
• Either leave children without services, or providers cannot be reimbursed for the services we provide
• legislation does not alter what services legislation does not alter what services are<00:30:02.240
• service, and no accountability. service, and no accountability.

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• be government services shouldn't be government services shouldn't be outsourced<00:09:39.920>
• <00:30:41.840> has and a lot of the community services has and a lot of the community services
• <00:40:36.480> of are utilizing their services of are utilizing their services of potential
• the services. Correct. the services. Correct.
• <01:15:28.067> [clears throat] services [clears throat] services [clears throat] and<01:15:29.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In recognition of her character, her leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated by the Boys and
• In recognition of her character, her leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated by the Boys and
• , Leia has been leadership, and service, Leia has been nominated<00:24:05.800> by<00:24:05.920
• Through her Keystone Club, she has led and supported impactful service efforts, from organizing a fall
• Strong support and permission and service and comments to the journal.

Bills: HR209, SB3131, SB2494, SB2447, SB2727, SB2145, SB2143, HR22, HCR22, HR97, HCR105, HR138, HCR146, HCR16, HCR35, HCR40, HR3, HCR4, HR161, HCR171, HR109, HCR117, HR33, HCR33, HR141, HCR149, HR190, HCR200, HR193, HCR203, HR194, HCR204, HR196, HCR206, HR197, HCR207, HR191, HCR201, HR12, HCR10, HR148, HCR157, HR184, HCR194, HR195, HCR205, HR192, HCR202, HR173, HCR183, HR179, HCR189, HR181, HCR191, HR21, HCR21, HR23, HCR24, HR60, HCR66, HR113, HCR121, HR145, HCR153, HR74, HCR82, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR27, HCR36, HR165, HCR175, HR187, HCR197, HR5, HCR6, SB2054

Keywords: entertainment, comedy, youth wellness, cultural identity, Hawaiian culture, mental health, public service, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, campaign finance

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• This pin is a symbol of the members' service in the Senate and to the people of the State of Hawaii.
• [Applause] members service in the Senate and to the members service in the Senate and to the people<00
• <00:22:16.720> and<00:22:17.120> on delivery of goods and services and on delivery
• of goods and services and on our<00:22:18.000> highways.
• <00:28:26.480> uh delivery of health health services uh delivery of health health services

Bills: HCR1, HCR2, SB2001, SB2002, SB2003, SB2004, SB2005, SB2006, SB2007, SB2008, SB2009, SB2010, SB2011, SB2012, SB2013, SB2014, SB2015, SB2016, SB2017, SB2018, SB2019, SB2020, SB2021, SB2022, SB2023, SB2024, SB2025, SB2026, SB2027, SB2028, SB2029, SB2030, SB2031, SB2032, SB2033, SB2034, SB2035, SB2036, SB2037, SB2038, SB2039, SB2040, SB2041, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2045, SB2046, SB2047, SB2048, SB2049, SB2050, SB2051, SB2052, SB2053, SB2054, SB2055, SB2056, SB2057, SB2058, SB2059, SB2060, SB2061, SB2062, SB2063, SB2064, SB2065, SB2066, SB2067, SB2068, SB2069, SB2070, SB2071, SB2072, SB2073, SB2074, SB2075, SB2076, SB2077, SB2078, SB2079, SB2080, SB2081, SB2082, SB2083, SB2084, SB2085, SB2086, SB2087, SB2088, SB2089, SB2090, SB2091, SB2092, SB2093, SB2094, SB2095, SB2096, SB2097, SB2098, SB2099, SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight

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• They've been in service for 112 years.
• They've been in service for 112 years.
• ><00:08:44.159> they've<00:08:44.480> been<00:08:44.560> in<00:08:44.800> service
• So they've been in service for 112 1912.
• So they've been in service for 112 years.<00:08:47.360> Uh<00:08:47.760> basically<00:08

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh storm water management uh increased<00:24:59.840> impervious<00:25:00.400> services<
• 00:25:01.200> uh<00:25:01.360> create increased impervious services uh create increased
• impervious services uh create higher<00:25:01.919> density<00:25:02.320> development<00
• kids and seniors, have safe access to parks and playgrounds, as well as routes to schools and other services
• Cloud, Minnesota, and I’ve lived in South Minneapolis for about 15 years.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We thank you for your service. Please give us your name and where you're from.
• We thank you for your service. Please give us your name and where you're from. Awesome, thank you.
• Cloud to the south, sort of border country. Good to be here, Mr. Chairman.
• Finally, I want to offer support for exempting residential energy services from sales tax if the state
• Finally, I want to offer support for exempting residential energy services from sales tax if the state

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of the West, her lifetime of service of the West, her lifetime of service continues<00:15:34.639
• ,<02:17:02.479> personal focused on volunteer service, personal focused on volunteer service
• Sarah embodied selfless service.
• Sarah embodied selfless service.
• their selfless service to our country. their selfless service to our country.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or service.
• And we actually held church services in the Capitol for about 100 years.
• It's the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Services to enforce such regulations.
• All they ask in return is for their service. All they ask in return for their service.

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• It would also provide a grant of $5 million annually for homeless prevention services.
• It would also provide a grant of $5 million annually for homeless prevention services.
• Cloud Rochester, I think. Right.
• Cloud Rochester, I think. Right.
• from local governments and from service from local governments and from service providers<03:24:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Next up was the Becker city administrator. absolutely necessary service for daily absolutely necessary
• service for daily life<00:12:08.720> and<00:12:08.880> like<00:12:09.079> all<00
• <00:14:58.639> which who rely and utilize their service which who rely and utilize their service
• appreciates services the city appreciates representative<00:15:18.199> melin<00:15:18.560>
• could support the build out of services could support the build out of solar<00:24:36.720> and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for your service. Who did you serve with over in Iraq?
• associate with American friend service associate with American friend service committee<01:25:13.119
• build programs and provide the services build programs and provide the services and<01:28:23.800
• provide free and confidential services provide free and confidential services to<02:18:03.160>
• Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services and<04:45:35.040

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• critical opportunity to provide services critical opportunity to provide services to<00:05:04.560
• Cloud are experiencing similar things to what we are in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
• and essential services was too important<01:04:50.079> to<01:04:50.400> disrupt.
• And in Minnesota, our early intervention services are provided through our schools.
• :14.320> provided intervention services are provided intervention services are provided through

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and I think made two or three of service and I think made two or three of the<00:07:41.720> people
• Cloud, Minnesota.
• and the CDC are saying on Human Services and the CDC are saying on the<01:24:52.280> issue<01
• The Minnesota Department of Health first suspended and then further revoked my food service license,
• license although I had food service license although I had never<01:35:13.520> violated<01:35

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Naming the community solar program in her honor is a fitting tribute to her lifetime of service.
• Naming the community solar program in her honor is a fitting tribute to her lifetime of service.
• Naming the community solar program in her honor is a fitting tribute to her lifetime of service.
• Naming the community solar program in her honor is a fitting tribute to her lifetime of service.
• Cloud and Fargo, and all parts of central and southern Minnesota.

Bills: HF3556

Keywords: community solar, energy, solar power, renewable energy, Melissa Hortman, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota. Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.

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• <00:11:50.160> If<00:11:50.399> the service, will they be punished?
• If the service, will they be punished?
• ,<00:12:07.279> their<00:12:07.519> protection<00:12:08.079> cannot service, their
• protection cannot service, their protection cannot disregard<00:12:09.120> the<00:12:09.360><
• <00:38:12.720> on the office of protective services on the office of protective services on

Bills: SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera

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• ought to increase the fines and make it a class C misdemeanor, which is I think up to $500 community service
• ought to increase the fines and make it a class C misdemeanor, which is I think up to $500 community service
• ought to increase the fines and make it a class C misdemeanor, which is I think up to $500 community service
• And so it, you know, I let him know what I thought. think up to $500 community service and think up to
• $500 community service and up<00:17:43.520> to<00:17:43.679> three<00:17:43.919> months

Bills: SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, HB132, HB37, HB51, HB105, HB54, HB7, HB158, HB188, HB189, HB111, HB13, HB192, HB149

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

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• The Administrative Service Unit provides services for all 16 of the health licensing boards, along with
• The Administrative Service Unit provides services for all 16 of the health licensing boards, along with
• The Administrative Service Unit provides services for all 16 of the health licensing boards, along with
• services and other technology legal services and other costs<00:21:24.640> of<00:21:24.760>
• Outpatient services: 2009. Birth centers: 2010. Supplemental nursing service agency: 2015.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met on January 28, 2025, to review Governor’s budget proposals for several health-related licensing boards. The chair said no formal action would be taken and noted that final budget language was not yet available. The committee began with an overview from Bridget Anderson of the health-related licensing boards, who explained that the boards are fee-funded, operate as independent executive agencies, and handle licensing, complaints, rulemaking, and disciplinary matters. She also noted that the Board of Dentistry’s budget includes the Administrative Services Unit and criminal background check program, which can make the budget graphs appear larger than the dentistry board’s own operations. The Board of Dentistry requested funding for a new administrative staff position, estimating about $100,000 in salary, insurance, and fringe costs, to replace support lost when an administrative position was reclassified. Anderson said the board handled more than 300 complaints last year, with cases becoming more complex, especially involving surgical and implant procedures and imaging. Members asked about dental Medicaid access, but Anderson said that issue would be better directed to DHS’s Medicaid oral health division. The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requested a full-time position due to rapid growth in the number of regulated professionals, from about 4,000 in 2014 to nearly 10,000 now, and also sought authority to set a fee for out-of-state applicants under the Counseling Compact, with a cap of up to $100 though the board expects to charge much less. The Board of Podiatric Medicine asked to raise its fee ceiling, saying fees had not been increased since 1999 and that the board now faces a structural deficit of about $40,000 per year and declining reserves. Several senators expressed concern about “not-to-exceed” fee authority, calling it too open-ended and suggesting the legislature should scrutinize specific fee needs rather than approve broad ceilings. Similar concerns were raised during the Board of Chiropractic Examiners presentation, where the board sought $100,000 in additional spending authority and a fee increase after 32 years without an adjustment; members questioned the proposed ceiling approach and asked for more historical information before deciding. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice also discussed fee-setting authority, with the executive director explaining that the board had previously lowered fees without clear authority and later faced audit questions; she requested funding for a vacant administrative position, saying applications and revenues have increased sharply and no fee increase would be needed. The final presentation began with the Board of Pharmacy, which said it serves more than 26,000 licensees and oversees the Prescription Monitoring Program and opioid product registration. The board requested an extension of previously appropriated general fund dollars through fiscal year 2027 to continue paying legal costs tied to the insulin safety net lawsuit, emphasizing that this was not a new funding request but an extension of existing authority. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Cloud, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Alexandria, Glenwood, Morris, Benson, Ortonville area, all the way out to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met for its first 2025 meeting, with co-chairs Senator Marty and Senator Pratt opening the session and members and staff introducing themselves. No bills were heard; the meeting was focused on orientation and on reviewing the committee’s budget rules for the new biennium. Committee members and staff from both caucuses, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), and legislative fiscal offices were introduced before the presentation began. MMB fiscal staff Brian D. and committee fiscal staff explained that budget rules are a nonbinding agreement between MMB and House and Senate fiscal staff that guides how fiscal proposals are tracked and understood. They reviewed the history of the rules, noting that the current document reflects the most substantial update since the rules were first adopted in the early 2000s, and that the 2025 version was reorganized into eight sections after extensive interim work by House, Senate, and MMB staff. The presenters emphasized that the rules are updated annually, are intended to promote consistent fiscal tracking and transparent communication, and are used as guidance for budget bills rather than as law. The presentation highlighted several substantive rule areas: general tracking rules and comparison points for budget documents; appropriation drafting guidance; treatment of transfers, revenues, and inflation; planning estimates and “budget tails”; and rules for extending, canceling, or reappropriating existing appropriations. Staff also described new or revised provisions, including guidance on understanding current-law changes, using Department of Revenue estimates for tax revenue, and treating inflation in the forecast as a general pressure estimate rather than appropriated dollars. The committee was asked to review the updated rules, but no vote or formal action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.