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• mentioned to the DCF recertification specialist that even the Duluth model contains a faith-based power
• protect consumers has created ambiguity that could be used to challenge co-op decisions on generation, power
• bill, agreed to by stakeholders, that protects co-ops' authority to choose generation and purchase power
• based on costs and reliability, prevents special-interest lawsuits aimed at banning fuel sources, and

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably. Early measures included CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would allow qualified candidates or political parties to sue over violations of party-affiliation qualification requirements, and CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. SB 156 drew strong support from the City of Daytona Beach and law enforcement groups, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers opposed parts of it, arguing the bill removed existing limits on force and erased sentencing distinctions. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills, including CS/SB 7014, SB 7016, CS/SB 7012, SB 7000, SB 7002, SB 7004, SB 7006, and SB 7008, all of which extend or preserve public records or meeting exemptions for topics such as social media investigations, small business loan records, motor vehicle enforcement records, emergency shelter information, military affairs records, conviction integrity unit materials, Public Service Commission proceedings, and Gaming Control Commission records. The committee also approved SB 624, allowing batterers’ intervention programs to offer optional faith-based activities, with supporters saying faith-based counseling can help reduce domestic violence and opponents not appearing in the excerpt. HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably after supporters from the Florida Chamber and Associated Industries backed the bill, which limits strict liability claims involving natural geological substances on former phosphate mines but not phosphogypsum stacks. CS/SB 48 on housing, as amended, would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, limit certain local barriers, and extend housing incentives; it drew broad support from housing, business, real estate, and advocacy groups. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 on CPA licensure modernization, SB 292 on public records protection for appellate court clerks, CS/SB 296 and CS/SB 298 on domestic and dating violence protections and related public records exemptions, and SB 386 on farm equipment warranty protections were also reported favorably, generally with supportive testimony from affected industries, advocacy groups, or public safety stakeholders. Later, the committee approved SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increase penalties and enforcement tools. It also heard but temporarily postponed CS/CS/SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after the chair allowed public testimony because many stakeholders had traveled to attend; one opponent, a longtime builder, argued the bill could criminalize contractors who withhold payment for deficient subcontractor work. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes on selected bills and then adjourning.

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• Day, whereas Arizona's aviation industry serves as a crucial and dependable source of employment, innovation
• One of the most powerful things we can do right now is to redirect those feelings into care for one another
• Not just because these actions, but because they expect better from those of us in power.
• The measure of our democracy is not how we treat those with power, but how we protect the vulnerable.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• psychiatrist called her husband to tell him of her diagnosis and what he had prescribed her. and the sources
• The legislature does not have the constitutional authority to take the powers of one branch of government
• They educate us, and we'll bring one in to talk to them about an issue, like nuclear power, and then
• If we can accept into our office lobbyists who represent... ...nuclear power companies, puppies, wind

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• It is essential that those in power stand up for them.
• This bill undermines the powerful experience of growth through conversation that has colored my university
• prosecution, when there's not a clear definition, how can there be any clear understanding when the source
• your own rights and fight for your own rights, you may not actually have them, because the people in power

Bills: SB2972, SB1909, SB2815, SB735, SB2233, SB800, SB1069, SB2683, SB2986, SB2058, SB2310, SB2055, SB1032

Keywords: expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, antisemitism, public institutions, disciplinary policy, student organizations, compliance, institutional policy, disciplinary sanctions, diploma designation, institution merger, academic records, student options, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, genocide education

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• Uh, we have Pete Powers, Dakota Smith, and Atlanta College.
• Upbringing has been a source of hope and healing to countless youth over the course of its long history
• HB 3756 by guaran relates to the powers of certain non-residential sellers permit holders who hold a
• HB 3805 by Lambert relating to the certain enforcement powers of the Banking commissioner regarding the

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• I'm wondering if you sources of law.
• c> could give um some examples of what could give um some examples of what those<01:08:00.160> sources
• those sources of law might be. those sources of law might be.
• This bill uses the power that we have to keep everyone who sets foot on a college campus safe.
• This<01:50:16.480> bill<01:50:16.800> uses<01:50:17.119> the<01:50:17.280> power

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• The libraries have power and authority over libraries. It's in chapter 312.
• Um the the<00:26:35.919> libraries<00:26:36.559> have<00:26:37.360> power<00:26:
• 37.600> and<00:26:37.840> authority the libraries have power and authority the libraries
• have power and authority over<00:26:38.720> libraries.
• >> and when you say powers and authorities under<00:27:27.279> what<00:27:27.360> did

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education met on March 19 and moved through several bills under time pressure, hearing mostly brief testimony. SB 2024 SD2 and SB 896 SD2, both concerning public-private partnerships for charter school facilities, drew support from the Department of Education, the Charter School Commission, White Kids Can, and Hawaii Technology Academy. DOE said any P3 model should apply only to charter schools on private land and not affect public schools on DOE land. Supporters argued the approach could speed construction, reduce costs, and keep public money in public assets, while UPW and HGA raised concerns about privatization. In response, SFA said the intent was to mirror the existing conversion charter school model, with public ownership of assets and unionized staff, and noted some regions have waited years for schools. SB 2613 SD1 on TMK transfers was heard next. DOE said the bill had originally been supported as part of the governor’s package but was amended to require DOE to convey lands for 13 libraries on DOE property, which DOE said would create “donut holes” in campuses and was unnecessary because existing agreements already govern library use. The State Public Library System supported the bill, saying it has long coexisted with DOE but needs clearer separation and more reliable control over its sites. The Attorney General’s office said the library system currently lacks express statutory authority to own real property and flagged implementation issues because some of the affected parcels are not currently owned by DOE. Committee members questioned both sides about current agreements, communication, and how the bill would change operations. SB 494 SD2, concerning charter school audits, received comments from the Charter School Commission, which said the bill was redundant because charter schools already undergo annual audits during the term of their contracts. The Office of the Auditor was also present. SB 2391 SD2, relating to automatic pay increases for teachers, drew strong opposition from the Office of Collective Bargaining, which said step movement and longevity increases are negotiated in each contract and do not automatically carry over when a contract expires; it warned the bill could affect upcoming negotiations with HSTA. HSTA and several other supporters argued the bill would standardize annual step movement, improve retention, and reflect existing contract language. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Two, use master contracts created by county superintendents or other districts with their joint powers
• We also have significant fire risks in some of our rural communities where the power is then shut off
• And again the waiver is not guaranteed, you know, so there's still the powers to be that can say no,
• Ultra-processed products are now the primary source of calories for most American children despite being
• rule as a public health safety and education measure over which the state of California has broad power

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• to give you an idea of how fast things are moving, we are all accustomed to our devices where the power
• The power of a quantum computer in the past... It's called Moore's Law.
• The power of a quantum computer in the past two years, doubles every time you add a qubit, has been doubling
• I want to ask, how much power does this use? And I know you get this question all the time.
• person out of the agency and apply them to the navigating team and then add additional funding in some source

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• There was a lot more family farms, lot more closer sources of food and products to to families.
• It would increase our buying power.
• We have Sue Miller with a ring power. I believe. Welcome Miss Miller. Thank you.
• Spring power of 45 years of tenure working in the equipment industry with ring power.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• :15:12.480> because<01:15:12.880> there's<01:15:13.520> the<01:15:13.840> source
• <01:15:14.320> reports The source reports are from national organizations, etc.
• other sources of um educational goals? other sources of um educational goals?
• Power had, for example, or something else.
• Power had for example or um uh Mr. Power had for example or something<02:03:26.320> else.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to hear from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals as part of its review of a proposal involving statewide administrative consolidation and changes to school governance. Members first discussed how school board witnesses would be selected, with the chair saying the committee would seek a mix of district sizes and structures and would also accept emailed input. The principals’ association said it represents more than 550 principals and assistant principals and urged caution about any mandatory consolidation, arguing that successful consolidations are gradual and voluntary. Association leaders and principals testified that principals already handle a wide range of responsibilities, including instructional leadership, student discipline, safety, staff supervision and evaluation, family and community engagement, and day-to-day crisis response. They argued that shifting more legal, budgetary, and administrative duties onto principals would reduce time for coaching teachers and supporting students, increase burnout and turnover, and create legal and training risks, especially in areas such as special education, privacy, and labor issues. They also said the roles of superintendents, principals, and school board members are distinct and require different training and expertise. Members asked detailed questions about how responsibilities are divided between principals and SAUs, whether principals recruit and evaluate staff, and how much time principals work. One principal said she works about 60 to 70 hours a week and that additional duties would be difficult to absorb. Another principal described his school’s structure, the importance of community building, and the need to preserve district-wide alignment if consolidation moves forward. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• It offers them a lifeline while sending a powerful message to traffickers, buyers, and enablers.
• Who I think speaks on behalf of the entire Black Caucus with her powerful reflections and insight into
• AB 972 is powerful in what it does, but powerful in what it represents.
• Because there's a special interest that has immense power demanding that we weaponize state government
• Now is not the time to be giving these folks more power. PERB has wantonly violated due process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• sources in the metro area are higher than that.
• sources in the metro area are higher than that.
• sources in the metro area are higher than that.
• are 42% of the risk from air sources are 42% of the risk from air pollution<00:04:00.159> Statewide
• in the metro air transportation sources in the metro area<00:04:05.000> are<00:04:05.200>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• out<00:36:49.040> of<00:36:49.119> the<00:36:49.359> same<00:36:49.599> source
• ,<00:36:49.920> which all coming out of the same source, which all coming out of the same
• source, which is<00:36:50.240> our<00:36:50.400> taxpayers.
• It also doesn't limit the scope of the power that New Hampshire has delegated to localities, but it does
• The scope of the power that New Hampshire has delegated to localities, but it does provide that they

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• many, many stories about small communities that were affected by the water or were affected by the power
• I mean, I don't think you can necessarily live by power lines and landfills and not have some kind of
• I mean, I don't think you can necessarily live by power lines and landfills and not have some kind of
• I mean, I don't think you can necessarily live by power lines and landfills and not have some kind of
• <00:48:16.319> And anticipated source of funding. And anticipated source of funding.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard three University of Hawaiʻi-related measures. HB 718 HD1 would appropriate funds for faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in cardiovascular, law, biology, tropical medicine, quantitative health/biostatistics, and environmental health and safety. Testimony was in support, including from university representatives and others who submitted written testimony. Members asked whether the positions were additional and how they would affect enrollment; the university said the hires would teach medical students and conduct biomedical research, helping increase the class size to about 77 and eventually 80, and noted a workforce paper requested by the committee would be provided soon. The committee then discussed SB 1170 HD1, which would grant resident tuition at any UH campus to certain graduates of Hawaiʻi high schools enrolling in undergraduate programs. UH supported the bill and said it had adjusted its testimony in response to prior committee concerns. Members focused on the proposed four-year window, asking why that timeframe was chosen and whether the change was needed at all. UH explained that four years would allow students who left the state to return and still complete an undergraduate degree or prepare for graduate school, and said the bill would help students who come back after one or two years but otherwise would have to wait a year to reestablish residency under current rules. UH also said it was discussing possible administrative rule changes as an alternative if the bill did not pass. Finally, the committee heard HB 1300 HD1, which would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center pilot study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and people living near landfills in Nanakuli, focusing on social determinants of health, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and resilience factors. Testimony from researchers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying the study could help explain cancer disparities and support future research funding. Members questioned the cost, the reliance on future federal or foundation funding, and the practical outcome of the study. The Cancer Center said the pilot would cost about $500,000 per year for two years, with later funding sought from federal, nonprofit, or private sources; it said the study would produce longitudinal data that could help identify at-risk groups and provide evidence for policy decisions, though members expressed concern that the project needed a clearer end goal and stronger case for public investment.

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• These formulas can be the patient's only source of nutrition and are tailored to conditions like metabolic
• It would be unkind of me not to acknowledge all the powerful testimony that you've heard this morning
• Alongside early childhood providers who are already working with families, current funding sources are
• I ask that the legislature please look deeper into this issue, to the power given to the comptroller
• I did everything in my power to prevent the abuse and to fight for his well-being.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Members, we've been looking for a stable non-general fund source of revenue for this purpose for years
• for local governments to replace and upgrade non-general fund source of revenue for non-general fund
• source of revenue for this<00:10:19.880> purpose<00:10:20.320> for<00:10:20.640> years
• <00:10:49.320> for for a stable ongoing funding source for for a stable ongoing funding source
• With 10 ayes and nine nays, and under the chair power agreement, the bill does not pass.

Bills: HF3547, HF3651, HF4043, HF4282, HF4095

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• I'd hate for us to have that power usurped from this body, from these people that are at this table,
• Also we can help determine project readiness, make sure that there's other potential funding sources
• We're doing something outside of it with this new funding source we have that I think would allow us
• We also have funding navigation and so we're providing those alternative funding Wesley: sources for
• Chair, Representative Henry, it depends on the source.

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• I know, like right now, we have a sourcing strategy for the mainframe coming up.
• The Office of State Tax has been unable to provide any guidance to the joint powers entity regarding
• The Office of State Tax has been unable to provide any guidance to the joint powers entity regarding
• I think we have to find a dedicated source of revenue because, as you indicated, you're rolling over
• Basically, that information, we just got a backup last night from PowerSchool, which powers Tynet.

Summary: The Information Technology Committee approved the March 26 minutes and received a series of reports from NDIT on major IT projects, the annual report, mainframe modernization, and cybersecurity services. The project portfolio was reported at 116 major projects with a baseline cost of $546 million, overall under budget but modestly behind schedule. Several projects that had been in variance status last quarter were said to have closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning. New startup reports were mostly HHS efforts tied to refugee data management, technical debt cleanup, and legacy application decommissioning, while closeouts included HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT projects with mixed budget and schedule results. In the annual report discussion, NDIT described its service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management reporting, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how revenues and grants flow through the service fund, how NDIT charges agencies for services, and whether customer satisfaction or CSAT scores are tracked and could be reported more regularly. NDIT said it does track service-team CSAT and survey data, and committee members encouraged more regular reporting of those metrics. The committee also discussed application portfolio management, statewide IT planning, and whether agencies should slow new system replacements while the state pursues an ERP system. The mainframe update focused on the state’s ongoing effort to retire legacy systems by about 2030. NDIT and HHS said the work is being managed as a tech-debt program, but progress is slowed by data cleanup, integration complexity, staff retirements, vendor capacity, and federal requirements. Members asked whether there is a coordinated commitment and whether additional vendor support or consultants are needed; NDIT said it is working jointly with HHS and is seeking an RFP to help accelerate modernization. The cybersecurity presentation then shifted to statewide maturity assessments and services. NDIT said it provides endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that assessments are based on CIS controls. Members raised concerns about low participation in the self-assessment process, the lack of mandatory reporting or audit authority, and whether insurance incentives through Enderf or possible State Auditor involvement could improve compliance. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Trafficked children frequently develop powerful psychological attachments to their traffickers.
• they want to be exploited, but because their trauma has conditioned them to see that person as a source
• Elizabeth Powers from Vote, president, is for it and does not wish to speak. Michelle.
• Elizabeth Powers from Vote, president, in support, does not wish to speak.
• Raleigh indicated, had concerns about the shift of power as it relates to a fair defense.

Bills: HB91, HB123, HB167, HB255, HB264, HB321, HB884, HB955, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB994, HB1005, HB1104, HB1107, HB1109, SCR3

Keywords: criminal procedure, disclosure, criminal records, witness protection, trial rights, electronic monitoring, GPS ankle monitor, ankle bracelet, pretrial release, post-conviction supervision, bail monitoring, house arrest, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecuting authority, court reporting, provider registration, LCLE, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee first handled housekeeping by voluntarily deferring HB 123, HB 255, and HB 994 without objection. It then took up SCR 3 by Sen. Myers, which sought to delay implementation of a State Police rule change affecting criminal history background checks for certain health care workers and authorized agents until October 1, 2026, to avoid hiring delays. An amendment was adopted to remove language authorizing parish and local law enforcement to perform checks during the interim. After testimony from health care stakeholders who supported the delay, SCR 3 as amended was reported favorably. The committee next considered HB 978 by Rep. Lecombe, which as amended changed the bill from a town-of-Addis-specific exception to a broader adjustment in the population threshold for municipalities required to remit special costs to the district indigent defender fund, raising the threshold from under 5,000 to under 9,000 population. Supporters said the change would relieve small mayor’s courts and similar local courts of a $45-per-violation burden that was not well suited to those systems. The bill drew support from local officials and was reported favorably as amended. HB 967 by Rep. Moore, which would have expanded parole eligibility for certain long-serving offenders convicted before July 2, 1973 by removing language limiting eligibility to those who had pleaded guilty, generated extensive debate. Supporters argued the bill would only allow elderly prisoners to be considered by the parole board and would not guarantee release, while opponents, including district attorneys and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, argued the 2022 law already covered those who pled guilty and that the bill would extend relief to people convicted at trial of serious violent crimes. After discussion, the motion to report HB 967 favorably failed on an 8-3 vote. The committee then heard HB 1107 by Rep. Melancon, a post-conviction procedure bill for capital cases involving claims of intellectual disability. The bill, as amended, raised the burden of proof to clear and convincing evidence, required expert reports and IQ information, applied Daubert-style reliability screening, and clarified that it only applies in death penalty cases. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office and district attorneys said the bill would create a clearer procedure and speed resolution of Atkins claims; opponents from disability-rights, criminal defense, and medical groups argued it would replace clinical standards with a rigid statutory definition, rely too heavily on a 75 IQ cutoff, and risk excluding people with genuine intellectual disabilities. Testimony continued through the end of the transcript, with no final committee vote shown on HB 1107.