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• It was established through legislation in 2021.
• , the potential for security issues and security breaches that are going on right now.
• But first, what you're asking is how do you vet it for security?
• want agencies to be able to opt out of security.
• Once that happens, it would require a legislative effort to pass legislation and put the new formula

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• And thank you to Leader Sopansky for sponsoring this important legislation.
• But they did help me direct this program to get to this legislation.
• It had to be secured by a lease.
• Then ADA compliance measures were installed, and then also security.
• So the house and the providers have been secured.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The Joint Legislative Audit Committee is called to order. The Secretary will note the roll.
• Yes, Chairman, I have spoken with the legislative auditor from the state of Minnesota.
• Chairman, to that point, that's a security architecture within the software. Yeah.
• This is primarily managed by the Department of Economic Security, or DES.
• Security? Oh, could you pause for a second? Can I breathe? Do we want to do 26? I'd be happy to.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• If it works, then I will help other universities bring this legislation.
• If it works, then I will help other universities bring this legislation.
• So we are very much in support of this legislation. Are there any amendments?
• He told me to remind this committee that he also supports this legislation.
• So we are not legislating that particular detail.

Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices. Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus. Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• failed to pass safe staffing legislation failed to pass safe staffing legislation to<00:26:21.919
• This is why we need legislative action.
• on-site security.
• By the time security on-site security.
• To our legislators here year after year.

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• goal is to build awareness, identify anything we can do as a legislature, identify questions that legislators
• Finally, I just leave a message to legislators: as you're going to your communities and getting people
• Again, that's just for the reviewers who have gone through the security clearance process, the people
• And then I think you mentioned that there was, like, a security protocol training that people had to
• And then the security, I believe it's a training, but Title 13, you sign under penalty of perjury that

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census held a hearing on September 22, 2025 focused on preparations for the 2030 census, with an emphasis on Massachusetts’ role in building a complete address list and improving local participation in census-related address review programs. Chair Brownsberger and witnesses from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the UMass Donahue Institute, Watertown, and MassGIS described the importance of accurate address data for congressional apportionment, federal funding, and state and local planning. They also discussed the first major upcoming step, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project, and the later Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process, both of which rely on municipalities reviewing and correcting census geography and address files. John Rosenberry of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office said outreach to cities and towns is beginning now, with a likely December start for the block boundary process based on the 2020 cycle. He stressed that local officials, clerks, building inspectors, housing authorities, and GIS staff should be engaged early, especially to capture new development and conversions created under the state’s housing policies. Susan Strait of UMass Donahue explained that LUCA allows local governments to compare their address lists with the Census Bureau’s master address file, and that Massachusetts had very high participation in 2020; she cited examples where local review added hidden or newly built housing units and noted that Boston later corrected a group-quarters undercount of about 6,000 students through a post-census review program. In response to questions, she clarified that those corrections affected annual estimates and funding formulas, but not the 2020 apportionment count. Watertown City Manager George Proakis described how local address review is complicated by accessory dwelling units, single-family to two-family conversions, and large multifamily projects, and urged continued state support for local governments doing this work. Dan Marrier of MassGIS then outlined the Massachusetts Master Address Database, explaining that it combines multiple sources, including E911, assessor, voter, and municipal data, to create a standardized residential address repository used for census preparation and other state functions. He said the database has helped improve census accuracy, including by updating more than one million Census Bureau address-point locations before 2020, and noted that local municipalities remain the final authority on addresses even as MassGIS standardizes and reconciles variants across the Commonwealth.

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• Guard or security personnel, and I'm just looking at the Legislative Digest.
• So the security that you're trying to provide people by passing this legislation, you think ICE is...
• It's not going to provide any security to the exact people that you're trying to provide security to.
• But no piece of legislation is perfect.
• Using the legislation we passed on the floor that was a package of retail theft legislation, not using

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened, first dealing with quorum and routine procedural matters before moving through a series of third-reading bills, many focused on immigration enforcement, worker protections, child care, and school or voting-site safety. Early measures included AB 2393, AB 1994, AB 1929, AB 1633, AB 1650, AB 1655, AB 1851, AB 1896, and AB 2230, with authors and supporters arguing these bills would provide accountability, protect immigrant communities, preserve access to benefits and services, and limit intimidation by immigration enforcement. Opponents repeatedly argued the bills were anti-law-enforcement, unconstitutional, or based on exaggerated or nonexistent threats. Several bills passed by recorded vote, including AB 2393 (41-15), AB 1994 (58-0), AB 1929 (41-17), AB 1650 (44-19), AB 1655 (50-14), AB 1851 (56-0), AB 1896 (41-19), and AB 2230 (42-15). AB 1633, a 54-vote bill imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, was debated at length but the roll was not completed in the excerpt and the item was moved on from temporarily. After a caucus break, the House returned and took up additional bills. AB 2379 would require child care providers to be informed of constitutional protections and receive multilingual training regarding immigration enforcement; it passed 59-10 on both the urgency and the measure. AB 2460 would direct the education department to update referral protocols so schools can better respond to students affected by immigration enforcement trauma and family deportation; it passed 52-8. AB 2495 would expand prohibitions on unfair immigration-related practices by employers, making immigration-related threats unlawful in workplace disputes; it passed 50-15. Throughout the day, debate was highly partisan and often heated, with repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real harms or were political messaging, but the Assembly ultimately advanced the measures that came to a vote.

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• When this legislation was originally passed as House Bill 1666 in 2003, it represented a landmark effort
• Texas is at the forefront with this legislation, setting a framework that not only enhances consumer
• I extend my gratitude to Representative Capriglione and the legislative staff for their collaboration
• Everyone deserves a second chance, and housing security should not be an impossible dream.
• of well-vetted legislation.

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• WE ARE PROHIBITED FROM REQUIRING ANY SECURITIES OF ANY COMPANY THAT IS ON THAT LIST.
• THIS LIGHT HIGHLIGHTS RECENT CHANGES OVER THE LAST 2 TO 3 YEARS LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT.
• LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR POLICY COUNCIL OF THE ACO OF FLORIDA OPPOSES THIS BILL.
• OF THE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR FOR FLORIDA FOR ALL HERE TO PROPOSE SB 100.
• THE FACT THE QUESTIONS COULD BE ANSWERED TELLS US THIS IS GOOD VISA LEGISLATION.

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• There is nothing in this legislation that Apple and Google don't already provide parents with.
• <00:15:00.560> that create a false sense of security that create a false sense of security
• for some of the parents who security for some of the parents who aren't<00:15:53.199> necessarily
• <00:23:16.559> requiring parents support legislation requiring parents support legislation
• <00:24:57.200> anonymous stores would only share secure anonymous stores would only share

Bills: HB161

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, 923, senate, all

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• facilities. two secure facilities.
• That would be contingent on legislation for you all for your consideration that would suspend legislative
• that takes away legislative authority to begin with?
• On what the sunset is on that proposed legislation.
• Monday will be our LFC discussion about endorsed legislation and other legislation.

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• He would assume these responsibilities during the most dangerous security environment.
• To secure that peace will enable a golden age.
• Border security and immigration enforcement are critical to our national security, but these current
• Both to secure our own interests directly, secure the territorial integrity of our homeland from unchecked
• We see this agreement. as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees and I truly hope

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• I'm with the Legislative Council Service. I'm a drafter.
• Uh, Chloe Dixon, uh, district legislative aide, uh House District 20 Representative Mereth Dixon, and
• There was some good legislation or important legislation.
• Um, and, and I know there's been some legislation to try to, um, you know, restrict social media for
• OK, what sort of legislation might you want to introduce? What works, what doesn't work?

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• You don't have security. So who would have carried out that motion?
• to receive per diem for the 2025-26 legislative session.
• You don't have security. So who would have carried out that motion?
• sergeant elected you don't have security sergeant elected you don't have security so<00:08:39.839
• to receive per diem for the 2025-26 legislative session.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders held a press availability focused on the ongoing Minnesota House stalemate caused by the absence of Democratic members, which left the chamber without a quorum. Speaker Lisa Demuth and Leader Harry Niska said Republicans were present and ready to work, argued that Democrats were refusing to attend session, and said the Secretary of State had not allowed motions to be taken on the floor. They also criticized Secretary of State Steve Simon for adjourning the House and for not recognizing Republican motions or members. Niska described a proposed motion under Article 4, Section 13 of the Minnesota Constitution that would have compelled absent members to attend the next session and would have withheld their legislative salary and per diem until they returned. He said the motion was blocked and argued that the Constitution gives the House authority to compel attendance and impose penalties. The leaders repeatedly said Democrats needed to “show up for work,” and said the situation was delaying negotiations over a power-sharing agreement and other House business. The discussion also touched on Representative Brad Tabke, whose seat has been part of the dispute. Republicans said Tabke had not appeared in the chamber and that his absence was not helping negotiations. Demuth said Republicans would return the next day at 3:30 p.m. and continue working if Democrats appeared. No votes were taken, and no motion was adopted during the availability.

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• So as we move on to Senate Bill 988, by Senator now regarding security, you're recognized to explain
• This bill is a security is bill and this bill modifies the conditions under which certain security transactions
• It updates the fi filing obligations for security issue issuers under Florida, invest local exemption
• Shawn Stafford, Florida Security Dealers Association waiving in support Ash Mason, Florida, Office of
• But it's been a it's been some of that came from our legislative planning conference in our legislative

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• About 22 states have an opportunity to purchase legislation.
• And we ask you to pass this important legislation. Thank you.
• Pass this piece of legislation. Thank you.
• I work for the Legislative Council Service.
• Okay, so basically they are our national security.

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• /c><00:15:03.560> 2.B Matter for legislative consideration 2.B Matter for legislative consideration
• <00:18:25.320> reports,<00:18:26.400> stakeholder legislative reports, stakeholder legislative
• address some core concerns legislators address some core concerns legislators had<00:21:31.400><
• we want to thank the Legislative we want to thank the Legislative Oversight<01:02:00.520> Committee
• It's not a to as a secured unit.

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• <00:31:18.840> which amendment to existing legislation which amendment to existing legislation
• So it was recommended that we pursue this legislation.
• <01:44:16.080> number requirement the social security number requirement the social security
• Motion to itl, uh, inexpedient to legislate.
• <05:59:40.200> it's co-sponsors of this legislation it's co-sponsors of this legislation it's

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Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• I serve as your chief of staff during this legislative session.
• I think that's super important for the public and for legislators because sometimes we're not here, and
• And it's very rare through the executive branch that I come into a legislative committee.
• And sharing that this is a piece of legislation that is not just for our administration but will far
• This legislation is $1.5 billion. Our needs are $7 billion to bring us to where we should be.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• I have my legislative aide, Megan Dohy.
• I have my legislative aid, M Megan now.
• We have my legislative aid, Aiden Dohy.
• and carry out any official legislative and carry out any official legislative business<01:15:50.719
• industry and strengthening food security industry and strengthening food security by<01:35:21.040

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