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• So, sure what the intent of the bill is.
• documentation to meet what your intent documentation to meet what your intent is. is. is.
• I had no intention of presented.
• Um, consideration of this legislation.
• Legislators forced us to do that. >> Mr. Legislators forced us to do that. >> Mr.

Bills: HB0068, HB0062, HB0127, HB0109

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval

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• And I think it stays within the intent of the original bill to get local.
• And I think it stays within the intent of the original bill to get local.
• And I think it stays within the intent of the original bill to get local.
• And I think it stays within the intent of the original bill to get local.
• >> because this is Yeah, that's also intent >> because this is Yeah, that's also intent

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and purposes were in passing that legislation.
• Our intent and purposes were in passing that legislation, those pieces of legislation.
• We come to our final point, consideration of legislation for endorsement.
• We would have to come back in five years and add more legislation to extend that time.
• Is that my understanding of what the legislation does?

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• This was the original intent of the bill.
• This was the<00:13:27.200> original<00:13:27.680> intent<00:13:28.079> of<00:13:
• 28.320> the the original intent of the the original intent of the bill.<00:13:30.000> New
• They're part of an intentional outreach and marketing strategy, and that's exactly what New Hampshire
• They're part of an intentional right?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And for me personally, we serve in the legislative branch.
• was or not really what the legislation represents.
• your court from legislating from the bench.
• And it's my intention as the Chief Justice, I believe it's the court's intention. to, in those rare cases
• Yeah, it is a legislative-ish role.

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• this piece of legislation. this piece of legislation.
• was the hardest piece of legislation was the hardest piece of legislation that<00:13:33.040>
• I don't want to steal your spotlight, but that is the intent for that language in the legislation. >>
• <00:22:15.600> that intent for that legislate uh that intent for that legislate uh that language
• language in the legislation. language in the legislation.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 774, the Cost, Fines, and Fees Reporting Act, which would require data collection and reporting on criminal and traffic-related costs, fines, fees, interest, and late fees in Kentucky. Vice Chair Decker said the bill is intended to improve transparency and accountability, not to change collection policy. A representative from Reason Foundation supported the measure, saying policymakers need reliable data on legal financial obligations. Representative Marzian asked whether the bill would help enforce collection, and Decker replied that it is only a study/data bill. During roll call, some members raised concerns about funding, but Decker said Kentucky Stats already has the staff and systems in place. The bill passed favorably with 18 yes votes, no no votes, and two pass votes. The committee then took up House Bill 542, relating to eminent domain and declared an emergency, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony. The sponsor described the bill as the product of extensive revisions and said it was aimed at improving notice, communication, transparency, and fairness in condemnation proceedings. He said property owners would have to be notified by certified mail or hand delivery, with sworn proof if delivery failed, and that condemning authorities could not make false or misleading statements during negotiations. A guest, Stephanie Barnett, described problems in her own eminent domain experience, including notices going to the wrong address and learning after the fact that people had been on her property. Members generally supported the bill as a fairness measure. It passed the committee substitute unanimously, 20-0. Finally, Representatives Flannery and Whitaker presented House Bill 563, a DUI-related measure intended to reduce deaths and injuries caused by repeat drunk drivers. They said the bill would apply to a fourth DUI offense within 10 years and would place a two-year restriction on alcohol sales, marked on the person’s license or ID, with the goal of both public safety and encouraging treatment. Flannery cited the death of his mother by a repeat drunk driver and shared statistics on fatal crashes and the economic costs of drunk driving. The committee began discussion on the bill, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action is shown.

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• It is common sense legislation. There are two other costs we anticipate. One is de-tracking.
• In 2024 the legislation passed the House 115-1.
• Twenty states have passed this legislation with zero adverse impact on hospital operations.
• We think the intent of the legislation is in the right place, but we think the approach is misguided
• The 2009 legislation said 200 nursing schools, many with private institutions, have a poor track record

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Could you explain why that causes you to conclude that this exceeds the intent of the legislation creating
• Could you explain why that causes you to conclude that this exceeds the intent of the legislation creating
• Could you explain why that causes you to conclude that this exceeds the intent of the legislation creating
• <00:53:43.920> of testimony uh supporting the intent of testimony uh supporting the intent
• Legislators should get a pay raise. Legislators should be paid more.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• So throughout the course of this legislative session and previous legislative sessions, when measures
• Throughout this legislative session and previous legislative sessions, when measures of this nature have
• The intention of this is to eliminate early voting. That has been Trump's intention.
• I feel the intention may be malice.
• legislators.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• reckless, or intentional conduct. reckless, or intentional conduct.
• legislators, not just the legislature. legislators, not just the legislature.
• giving um a select group of legislators giving um a select group of legislators to<01:26:50.800>
• based on their own legislative judgment. based on their own legislative judgment.
• , this particular piece of legislation, this particular piece of legislation, House<01:36:00.800>

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• branch that wrote the legislative branch that wrote the legislation<00:17:48.720> through<00:
• So be careful legislation through you.
• legislation legislation repres repres repres so<00:21:22.880> in The witness was asked whether
• <01:43:54.639> what better than our state legislators what better than our state legislators
• Do the legislators on commissioners.

Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa

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• to say as a Minnesota state legislator to say as a Minnesota state legislator that<00:03:21.599>
• I've been asked today to testify about the impact of this legislation.
• I just want to be clear: our intent here was to avoid sort of piecemeal legislation and streamline the
• comment on the specifics of the intent comment on the specifics of the intent of<00:31:59.760>
• <01:12:23.679> would pipeline enacting this legislation would pipeline enacting this legislation

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My intent, I think today, on HB357 would ...be to, I know the amendment is new; not many people have
• So, that's what the intent is there. After we get through that, I want to have a ...that.
• This is kind of a small business piece of legislation.
• I'd like to get the amendment on so that we would at least have the one piece of legislation.
• Since then, there has been several other pieces of legislation that have not passed.

Bills: SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396, SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• This session I'm looking to expand on the success success of that legislation by introducing this legislation
• Those who oppose this bill may speak in good faith of their own intentions.
• I implore you all as legislators to use this opportunity to protect women.
• What is their motive and intentions? Why are they devaluing women? and girls?
• I'll also point out that that is just a really weird thing to legislate.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• states that are considering legislation states that are considering legislation include<00:46:13.280
• happy to talk to work with legislators happy to talk to work with legislators on<01:20:05.040>
• We need this legislation in place before the start of spring.
• My intent, Mr.
• My intent, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• legislative committee to support those. legislative committee to support those.
• I think the intent—I can't speak to the introducer's intent—but from my understanding of the measure,
• The problem with that is intent isn't something you can determine just from appearance.
• item A that no person shall intent item A that no person shall intent intentionally<01:52:08.000
• <02:05:23.760> to our intent to our intent to look<02:05:25.520> at<02:05:25.760>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 1688, which would provide a general excise tax exemption for certain aircraft maintenance materials, parts, tools, and facility construction, received comments from the Department of Taxation and support from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Kohala Coast Resort, the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii. Testimony indicated the measure was intended to clarify an existing exemption rather than create a new one. The bulk of the hearing focused on HB 2386, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms and a water carrier inflationary cost index. The Department of Transportation said it would change its testimony to support the bill, citing a 2020 working group recommendation, while the PUC and DCCA offered comments. Matson, the Maritime Group, Hawaii Harbors Users Group, and Young Brothers supported the measure, arguing it would modernize regulation, improve predictability, and help maintain reliable interisland shipping. Hawaii Farm Bureau offered comments, while Hawaii Food Industry Association, Maui Brewing Company, Lani Kai Brewing Company, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii opposed it, arguing automatic rate increases were not the solution and that underlying costs and efficiencies should be addressed first. The chair noted the bill was essentially the same as one previously considered, and asked questions about how Hawaii’s water carrier regulation compares with other states. The committee also heard HB 1691, which would allow electronic signatures for certain motor vehicle title transfers after total-loss insurance settlements and remove the notary requirement for that narrow transaction. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and one individual supported it, with Copart saying the change would reduce delays and could allow a faster, largely electronic settlement process. Members asked about county impacts, and Copart said counties would only see a different form with no added cost or electronic integration. HB 1680, requiring county finance directors to notify agencies through a centralized system for vehicle transfers, drew opposition from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services and one individual in support. HB 2516, raising helmet requirements for electric foot scooters and bicycles and requiring helmets for high-speed or Class 3 electric bicycles, received support from DOT, DOH, AAA Hawaii, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. HB 193, allowing deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation visible to law enforcement, drew support from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, the Hawaii Disabilities Rights Center, and an individual who suggested amendments to broaden the bill to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and adjust the proof standard. HB 2442, increasing required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in larger parking lots, was supported by the Disability and Communication Access Board, the Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Disability Rights Center, which said the bill would address shortages of accessible parking and may need technical amendments to align terminology with the ADA.

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• Uh intent charged with Medicaid fraud.
• That's done by requiring that we as a state prove intent to defraud or an equally high intent for these
• I'm happy about the intent. Uh, on that. I'm happy about the intent.
• I like the intent part. Um, but is guys. I like the intent part.
• <00:31:24.200> and<00:31:24.480> and words like the intent and and words like the intent

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <03:44:34.720> intent<03:44:35.199> behind<03:44:35.600> the think the legislative
• intent behind the think the legislative intent behind the statute<03:44:36.399> when<03:44:36.640
• I think that really goes against the legislative intent behind this, which was for districts to be able
• I think that really goes against the legislative intent behind this, which was for districts to be able
• the intentions with this resolution. the intentions with this resolution.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We very much support this legislation.
• It would seem well-intentioned, but I believe it is a purposeful distraction from legislation that would
• Is there anyone in the audience who opposes this legislation as amended?
• Is there anyone on Zoom who stands in opposition to this legislation?
• Is there anyone in support of the legislation in the audience?

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• from what your intentions are? from what your intentions are?
• <00:49:17.920> by that would not require legislation by that would not require legislation
• think the intent is good. It's simple. think the intent is good. It's simple.
• legislate on House Bill 295. legislate on House Bill 295.
• legislate. legislate. >> Second. >> Second. >> Second.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.