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• It prevents delays and extra costs for good actors who report unexpected finds as they're required to
• Costly delays for their friends in the oil industry, because regardless of whether you do this survey
• It prevents delays and extra costs for good actors who report unexpected finds as they're required to
• Trump led his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico to take effect.
• time to time uh produce some effects time to time uh produce some effects that<04:17:53.080>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This funding is a lifeline that Minnesotans urgently need in response to the federal government's effects
• Uh, it's August 31st, I think, is the date. How was that date brought up?
• How did you just pick that date out of the air, or what's the significance of August 31st?
• date is not completely<00:14:09.040> unusual.
• Um, we saw, you know, the SNAP changes went into effect first.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• this<00:07:44.880> if<00:07:45.120> you This is the assignment for the subgroups to date
• Families report that they face delays and confusion.
• c><00:10:01.120> that<00:10:01.360> they<00:10:01.600> face<00:10:02.000> delays
• families uh report that they face delays families uh report that they face delays and<00:10:02.720
• is ex can be very effective is ex can be very effective um<00:25:47.039> and<00:25:47.279

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and discussed how to proceed with its family court review work. The chair said preliminary, unofficial reports could be circulated and voted on by email, and noted that next year the work might continue as a full committee rather than a subcommittee. Members also discussed carrying unresolved issues into next year, including the long-standing “one judge, one case” concept. Later, the committee received additional materials from a member who could not attend, including a packet on state-funded transcript requests and background information on how different states structure family court systems. A major presentation focused on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The presenters said current rules give judges broad discretion, which can lead to inconsistent discovery, evidence, and timelines, especially for self-represented parties. They raised concerns about uneven mediator training and oversight, lack of uniform domestic violence screening, and unclear information for families about their rights and how to exit mediation. They recommended standardized pre-trial case management orders, clearer plain-language deadlines, mandatory domestic violence screening, stronger mediator certification and continuing education, a mentorship program, an independent oversight board, and a pilot program in a few counties before any statewide rollout. Members and presenters also discussed existing court forms and practices, including mediation agreements, mediator preparation forms, first appearances, and the use of Zoom for mediation. One participant argued that mediation can work better when parties are better prepared and when cases are not sent too early, and suggested that neutral case evaluation is another useful alternative dispute resolution tool. The discussion also touched on the need for better educational materials for pro se litigants, with one member describing efforts to create a more accessible guide for people going to court. No votes were taken, and the session ended with plans to continue reviewing materials and refine recommendations.

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• The fact that small families can't buy a home by the age of 40 delays the formation of families, which
• It's delaying family formation. It's denying a whole demographic the ability to create wealth.
• to pay for the infrastructure that's going into these neighborhoods, now we're going to have this delay
• By the time you adopt your infrastructure improvement plan and your fee, you are already out of date.
• process shifts that back to as much as four years, ensuring that you are going to both have out-of-date

Bills: HB2107, HB2588, HB2946, HB2950

Keywords: SNAP, nutrition assistance, fast food, vitamins, waiver, food policy, municipal planning, homeowner association, building permits, single-family home, property rights, design standards, development fees, municipalities, infrastructure, public services, annual reporting, property development, tourism improvement area, TIA

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• AB1094 Baynes parole eligibility, do pass as amended to make an effective After 14 years with Republicans
• 1339, Mark Gonzales. 441 Hadwick wildfire programs do pass as amended to instead extend the sunset dates
• pass with author's amendments to, among other things, allow an emergency regulation to remain in effect
• out on an A-roll call, AB 82 Ward protect of health care activity do pass with author amendments to delay

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the preceding two years. a list of persons an attorney had sent to a provider, also including the date
• This includes the right to effective counsel, as held by the Texas Supreme Court.
• Unfortunately, many attorneys represent parents, as evidenced by the aforementioned report, are not effective
• there's nothing preventing a person from waiting until the time of trial to request an attorney, which delays

Bills: SB1960, SB1730, SB766, SB2342, SB2501, SB2903

Keywords: digital rights, replication, Voice likeness, visual likeness, private causes of action, fee structure, online service providers, postmortem rights, self-defense, stand your ground, castle doctrine, use of force, deadly force, civil immunity, civil liability, tort claims, attorney fees, court costs, lost income, Chapter 9 Penal Code

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• And so this is a cost-effective way to protect against a lot of damage in condos.
• this very good bill, even though I think we passed it in March, signed into law real early, the effective
• date of July 1st.
• date of July 1st.
• Project efficiency helps prevent delays in transportation infrastructure development.

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with CS for SB 592, the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program. The bill was explained as revising condominium eligibility and grant rules, lowering the approval threshold to 75%, changing roof project rules, capping reimbursement at $175,000 per association, and excluding detached units. Two amendments were adopted, including one clarifying the three-story threshold and another adding wind-driven rain mitigation devices for sliding glass doors as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program was adopted on a roll call vote, but the bill itself was then reported favorably. Testimony generally supported the program, with members noting strong demand and the need for more funding, though one amendment drew concern from a window manufacturer and some members about product approval and fairness. The committee then approved CS for SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit holders, which would allow certain facilities to be leased to Hialeah permit holders and other same-class permit holders, with an amendment making the lessee eligible to apply for, rather than automatically receive, a license for inter-track wagering or Hialeah games. CS for SB 1404 on illegal gambling was also reported favorably after amendments added a declaratory judgment process for veterans organizations, strengthened ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel, and then withdrew a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property. Prosecutors and the Gaming Control Commission supported the bill as a tool to target criminal gambling operations, while amusement machine operators and veterans groups raised concerns about overbreadth and uncertainty for lawful operators. SB 604 on residential swimming pool requirements was temporarily postponed after questions about how the new sale/transfer disclosure and safety-feature requirement would work in practice, especially for cash transactions and whether home inspectors would be involved. SB 1682, adding 911 dispatchers to the definition of first responder, was reported favorably with support from dispatchers and members who emphasized the trauma and public safety role of telecommunicators. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were both reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a cost shift to taxpayers and the spring bill drawing support from JEA. The committee also approved CS for SB 948 on flood disclosures for tenants and condo buyers, and CS for SB 1742, a major condominium and cooperative association reform bill that would adjust reserve funding rules, allow temporary reserve pauses after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over a certain threshold, permit lines of credit in lieu of reserves through 2028, expand disclosure and data reporting, and add conflict-of-interest and governance changes. The condo bill drew extensive discussion and testimony, with supporters praising the flexibility and transparency provisions and some owners urging additional relief for inland, lower-rise buildings; it was ultimately reported favorably.

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• Since Obamacare took effect, health care premiums have risen by 96% and on the open market by 114%.
• They go uninsured, they delay care, and they skip refills. They get sicker.
• THEY GO UNINSURED, THEY DELAY CARE AND THEY SKIP REFILLS. THEY GET SICKER.
• The effects — Bidenflation and the regulatory agenda of the last administration.
• United States and the Chinese Communist Party, effective immediately.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I know I only want to effectively impact my community.
• effective.
• Just the threat of incarceration has a chilling effect.
• And who talks about the bad side effects of these medications?
• I've used it safely for over seven years without side effects.”

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• He explained that the effective date of the legislation does not give them time to update the manual
• <00:58:36.680> effective<00:58:37.079> of<00:58:37.240> the<00:58:37.480>
• of<00:58:37.599> the you know effect effective of the of the you know effect effective of
• /c><00:58:39.920> which effective of this legislation which effective of this legislation which
• uh changes some numbers and some dates uh changes some numbers and some dates and<01:05:26.760><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:47:28.800> You is intended. the uh effects of this.
• You is intended. the uh effects of this.
• Equally challenging are communication delays.
• until July of they will become effective until July of 2027. 2027. 2027.
• Those are going to... date there's an end date those types of date there's an end date those types of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A little bit delayed because of the mechanism that existed when the process changed during the pandemic
• A little bit delayed because of the mechanism that existed when the process changed during the pandemic
• A little bit delayed because of the mechanism that existed when the process changed during the pandemic
• > amendment<01:23:47.440> is effect of the Schultz amendment is effect of the Schultz amendment
• It's much more effective.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 4476, described as the human services program integrity package, and first adopted a motion declaring urgency so the bill could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language, followed by a technical A7 amendment clarifying that prepayment review would apply to all fee-for-service systems. Members then debated the A5 amendment, which would have removed a sunset on the periodic data matching reporting requirement tied to eligibility checks for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. Supporters argued the report is essential for fraud prevention, accountability, and ensuring only eligible recipients receive benefits, citing missed or delayed reports and claiming the process can save the state money. Opponents said the report had been received, that federal HR1 changes would require different data-matching procedures, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, the A5 amendment failed, 63-67. The House next debated the A6 amendment, which would require DHS reporting on homelessness programs, including outcomes, costs, and participant movement, and would allow recoupment of funds if reporting was not provided. Supporters said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness without clear results and needs better data to guide policy; opponents said homelessness reporting and stakeholder work are already underway and objected to the amendment’s approach. Debate continued with questions about the amendment’s details and stakeholder consultation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on A6.

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• collaborative strategies for preventing and ending homelessness, determining comprehensive and effective
• And we also wanted to know: is that intervention effective?
• Delays in speech, language, and educational development were common.
• We can't effectively. On how licensure is structured.
• We can't effectively discuss how to pay for care until we know exactly what the care looks like.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Human Services Committee met in interim session and first approved the previous meeting minutes before receiving a series of presentations on homelessness and housing stability. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency updated members on the new Interagency Council on Homelessness, describing its executive-order mandate to review resources, gather input from stakeholders, identify gaps, and develop recommendations. She said the council’s first work is building a statewide program matrix of existing homeless services and funding sources, with attention to youth, tribal communities, and other vulnerable populations. Members raised concerns about youth homelessness, homeless veterans, and how the council will stay focused on a practical framework rather than getting lost in details. The committee also discussed possible connections to the rural health transformation grant and agreed to continue the topic later in the spring. Beth Olson of Presentation Partners in Housing described the organization’s housing-first model in Cass County and Clay County, including homeless prevention/diversion, housing navigation, and Cooper House, a 42-unit permanent supportive housing building in Fargo. She said the organization focuses on people with long-term and chronic homelessness, many with mental health, addiction, health, domestic violence, and Indigenous identity-related barriers, and reported strong outcomes: 85 of 86 people housed in 2025, 91% still housed after one year, and major reductions in emergency room use, ambulance rides, jail stays, detox days, and shelter use. She also explained that state funding has grown from a small share of the budget to about $1.1 million in state-connected funding for fiscal 2026, largely through contracts tied to supportive services. Members asked about vouchers, rent contributions at Cooper House, length of stay, and whether similar projects could be expanded elsewhere. Andrea Olson of the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota outlined statewide homeless and housing-related services delivered through six community action agencies in all 53 counties. She explained the Community Services Block Grant structure, said housing was identified as the top need in the most recent statewide needs assessment, and described programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families, North Dakota Homeless Grant services, and Home ARP supportive services. She emphasized that the end of North Dakota Rent Help has increased pressure on the system, that the current $2 million annual homeless grant is far smaller than prior rent-help assistance, and that community action is using case management and financial assistance to move households toward self-sufficiency. Members asked about funding formulas, rural service delivery, and coordination with Presentation Partners to avoid duplication. YouthWorks then began a presentation on youth homelessness, describing services for ages 12 to 24, the special needs of youth and former foster youth, and the organization’s use of federal and state funds to support transitional housing, emergency shelter, maternity housing, and diversion services.

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• And so that was a big part of the amended act that was passed in 2021 and became effective in 2022.
• So we still, as of this date, require independent doctors to buy the more expensive occurrence-based
• People are delayed. You know, you can't get into a specialist. You can't find a primary provider.
• I continue to struggle with worsening health issues and the lasting effects of trauma.
• of the instrument. ...to the legislature on the application and effectiveness of the instrument and

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• This has a rippling powerful effect. I caution us against saying 'this or that.'
• To date, we have received over 200 applications.
• Due to the following effects resulting from visitor spending.
• As you can see, to our year-to-date numbers, we have helped a lot of people.
• The food bank, year to date, has given almost 2 million pounds of food out.

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• In the House bill, we are moving the publication date...
• And the current framework, the current patchwork, isn't effective.
• I'm unaware of any negative effect. So if you're aware of a negative effect, please let me know.
• Now, what could be an effect?
• An effect could be that the county essentially gets into a bind, and next thing you know, ...an effect

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions and recognitions. The Rules Chair moved CS/CS/SB 622 to the end of the special order calendar, which was adopted without objection. SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed, as were later bills SB 716 and CS/CS/CS/SB 1348. The chamber then took up a series of bills, often substituting House companions and adopting amendments before final passage. Measures approved included a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan (HB 295, 38-0), mitigation banking and land development changes with a phosphate mining lands amendment (CS/CS/SB 492, 35-3), aggravated animal cruelty with a searchable FDLE database and sentencing multiplier (HB 255, 37-0), the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism and related training/funding (HB 711, 37-0), newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (CS/CS/HB 1089, 36-0), and revisions to the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to expand eligible mitigation projects and adjust approval thresholds (CS/CS/HB 393, 37-0). The Senate also passed workforce education legislation allowing charter schools access to grant funding and expanding money-back guarantees (HB 1145, 37-0), a statewide study on automation and workforce impact (HB 827, 35-0), parole guideline revisions (HB 181, 37-0), court-appointed psychologist procedures in family law cases (HB 901, 37-0), sexual cyber harassment protections covering digitally forged intimate images (HB 1451, 37-0), a home health aide program for medically fragile children with training and reimbursement provisions (CS/CS/SB 1156, 37-0), substance abuse and mental health care changes including 988 oversight and involuntary examination procedures (HB 1091, 37-0), a feasibility study for a statewide pond data database (HB 1359, 37-0), and Department of Law Enforcement housekeeping changes and retired police dog reimbursements (HB 1053, 37-0). The most extensive debate centered on the charter schools bill (HB 443), which expanded charter autonomy, reporting parity, enrollment flexibility, and governance rules; after a delete-all amendment and a friendly amendment, it was placed on the third-reading calendar rather than immediately voted on. Several bills were briefly discussed with concerns about transparency, accountability, funding, and constitutional issues, but all bills brought to a vote during this segment passed.

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• back in can't a Supreme Court case back in can't remember<00:04:44.080> the<00:04:44.200> date
• um<00:04:45.400> cuz<00:04:45.560> I<00:04:45.600> actually remember the date
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• And I do have the other nine states that have passed this law into effect.
• That would be Wyoming, into effect.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• ,<02:24:09.400> which for the greenhouse gas effect, which for the greenhouse gas effect,
• -<02:33:05.760> or no longer reliable, cost-effect- or no longer reliable, cost-effect- or
• cost-effective. cost-effective. cost-effective.
• raises costs for ratepayers and delays raises costs for ratepayers and delays investment<02:33:12.360
• Unreasonable delay, and we amendment.

Keywords: 981, all

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• That just became effective on May 1st.
• It was approved in the last legislative session, but it was with a delayed effective date.
• It had a significant effect. That was done in 2023.
• It had a significant effect. That was done in 2023.
• The bill includes an effective date of January 1, 2029. Committee, any motion? Motion to accept.

Keywords: 908, all

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• would also place timelines on DTSC for responding to development-related actions to help prevent delays
• The new regulation, effective 2024, provides public water systems with a limited compliance period to
• providers to ensure we're adhering to state water board compliance plans which will include completion dates
• The MCL takes effect.
• Right, okay, so it takes effect in October 2026 and has yet to manifest any sort of- Correct, right now

Keywords: 988, house, all