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• to assist in forensic liaison position to assist in restoring<00:22:28.159> competence<00:22:
• representative Andrew but your position representative Andrew but I<01:47:00.960> think<01:47
• I don't know whether you're in the position to answer this, but I should know this.
• <03:22:40.279> at<03:22:40.520> all would you change your position at all would you
• Would that change your position on this bill?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on CACR 7, a proposed constitutional amendment to explicitly state that defendants are innocent until proven guilty in all cases and suits brought by the state. The prime sponsor argued the amendment would strengthen due process, prevent government overreach, and extend the presumption of innocence beyond criminal cases into civil and administrative matters such as forfeiture and family court proceedings. In testimony and questioning, the sponsor cited New Hampshire constitutional provisions, historical examples, and concerns about courts shifting burdens onto individuals. Committee members raised questions about the amendment’s wording, its relationship to existing law, and whether it would have practical effect if current statutes already place the burden on the state. The hearing was then closed without further witnesses. The committee next moved to executive session on House Bill 480, which establishes a procedure for restoring competency and creates a pilot forensic liaison position in Merrimack or Strafford County to assist with that process. After discussion about prior concerns, including an email from the Disabilities Rights Center and whether enough members were present, the committee voted to adopt Amendment 2025-61H and then voted ought to pass as amended. The amendment passed unanimously, and the bill passed on a 10-1 roll call, with Representative Andrew voting no. The chair noted the bill would not go on consent and that no minority report was planned. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 666-FN, which would add restitution for violations of library-use confidentiality and expressly include library cards and membership status among confidential records. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen privacy protections after a local dispute and to provide a remedy and deterrent for improper disclosure. Committee questions focused on whether the restitution penalty would apply to accidental disclosures, how the bill interacts with existing exceptions such as court orders or investigations, and whether the language was consistent with current confidentiality law. The hearing remained open at the end of the transcript.

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• to partner with our better positioned to partner with our universities<00:25:54.640> to<00:25
• is that we've levels um another positive is that we've seen<00:37:21.960> a<00:37:22.160>
• We firmly believe the positive data are directly linked to the added financial support provided by the
• This is Rob Blair; he's the second one in this position.
• This is Rob Blair; he's the second one in this position.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• open, as I mentioned, particularly for veterinarian compliance positions.
• That those positions and things are followed.
• Quickly, but could you state your name and position for the record first?
• Avian metapneumovirus positive test cases since 2024, that's very underreported.
• 871 Avan metan Numa virus uh positive 871 Avan metan Numa virus uh positive test<01:20:13.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So it's been really great to be in this position now for six months and going on for a few more months
• I had a phone interview for two different positions at an IOP that I didn't end up getting.
• interested in a community advocate role because he mentioned that he was interested in creating a position
• William has been offered a different position within the store; however, he declined because of his love
• for somebody who just needed someone to take a chance on them to get a job, and they applied for a position

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosted “Strength and Support,” a networking and resource-sharing event focused on employment for youth and young adults with disabilities, with ASL interpretation, CART, recording, and livestreaming provided. The panel featured self-advocates, job coaches, and employment support staff who shared personal employment stories, including internships and career services through MassAbility, community advocate work at an independent living program, advocacy and podcasting, supported employment in retail and food service, and examples of successful placements through job coaching and clubhouse programs. A major theme throughout the discussion was the barriers people with disabilities face in finding and keeping work, especially repeated rejection, lack of experience, inaccessible hiring and training processes, weak communication, and employers’ assumptions about disability. Panelists described the importance of accommodations, flexible scheduling, clear communication, patient supervision, and ongoing job retention support. Several speakers emphasized that networking and in-person connections often helped them secure interviews or jobs when online applications did not. In response to questions about making employment more inclusive and sustainable, panelists recommended person-centered support, accessible applications and onboarding, opportunities to gain experience through internships and fellowships, and stronger employer education about the value of job coaches and disabled workers. They also stressed self-advocacy, patience, and taking chances on people. The event ended with audience Q&A and closing thanks to the speakers, interpreters, tech staff, and attendees.

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• This is to keep three vacant education positions temporarily filled as they search for replacements.
• This is to keep three vacant education positions temporarily filled as they search for.
• positions.
• Originally, Arkansas State Archives was to fill those positions. The next item is G8.
• Originally, Arkansas State Archives was to fill those positions. The next item is G8.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• a little-known fact that he was killed around 12:30 in the afternoon, and my interview for this position
• I say that to you because prior to that, I did want this position because I thought it was a good opportunity
• You just state your name, affiliation, and your position. Good afternoon.
• As we look forward, I believe this role is a significant opportunity to create positive, lasting change
• She is incredibly smart, collaborative, and innovative, and we support absolutely any position that she

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met with quorum and first considered several governor’s appointments not required to appear. The committee voted to advance Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two California Law Revision Commission appointments: Anacubas and David Hubner, with the latter two receiving split votes but still moving forward. The committee also approved the reference of bills to committees and later, by unanimous add-on votes, approved floor acknowledgments and the remaining appointments on the agenda. The main hearing was on Brian Bishop’s appointment as Director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR. Bishop described his law enforcement and Marine Corps background and said his focus would be balancing public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and staff well-being. Senators asked about risk assessment for higher-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, out-of-county placement, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop said DAPO uses data-driven supervision, risk tools, compliance sweeps with local agencies, exclusion zones for victims, and contract monitoring through invoices, site visits, and utilization reviews. Public testimony supported Bishop’s confirmation, including from reentry providers and advocacy groups. The committee then voted 5-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate for confirmation. The committee also heard from Sarah Larson, appointed Director of the Division of Facilities Management and Construction at CDCR. Larson discussed aligning the prison footprint with a declining population, addressing aging infrastructure and heat issues through cooling pilots, and using projects like the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as a model for safer, more healing facilities. Senators asked about prison closures, cold shutdown status, disaster planning, water and utility issues, and how to manage closed or deactivated facilities. Larson said closed facilities are maintained minimally, reactivation would be costly, and the department is exploring more holistic infrastructure planning. Public witnesses from criminal justice and reentry organizations strongly supported her, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate.

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• a little-known fact that he was killed around 12:30 in the afternoon, and my interview for this position
• I say that to you because prior to that, I did want this position because I thought it was a good opportunity
• You just state your name, affiliation, and your position.
• As we look forward, I believe this role is a significant opportunity to create positive, lasting change
• She is incredibly smart, collaborative, and innovative, and we support absolutely any position that she

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Representative Hill now moves Member position, voter changes their vote.
• Is it the Position of Service Oklahoma and of the election board that you can then use that piece of
• student outcomes or even a positive effect on students' attitudes towards learning.
• you for That question, so you're saying that the things that we do in this body actually do have a positive
• And I Think this is just another positive step in that direction.

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• I understand your position, but my position is the... Correct? Yes.
• I understand your position, but my position as a CFO for the authority is that we are already enforcing
• I am fairly new with the CFO position.
• Would you be in a position where you couldn't meet your bond obligations? Answer: no.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• that um we have an obligation to make sure in the coming election that the voters understand what position
• that um we have an obligation to make sure in the coming election that the voters understand what position
• The coming election that the voters understand what position their legislators are taking on this issue
• issue, that we intend to make progress, that we're going to hold our legislators accountable for the positions
• issue, that we intend to make progress, that we're going to hold our legislators accountable for the positions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Minnesota gun violence prevention efforts following the June shootings of the Hortmans and Hoffmans and the Annunciation shooting. The senator said those events prompted him and Senator Zaynab Mohamed to form a gun violence prevention working group during the interim to gather public and expert input, explore ideas, and build bipartisan support. He said the group was meant to set the stage for session work, and that several ideas vetted there are now appearing in legislative proposals, along with a package from the governor’s office. Asked what the legislature should prioritize, the senator said there is no single solution and outlined a multi-pronged approach: enforcing and expanding red flag and universal background check laws, considering an assault weapons ban and high-capacity magazine limits, banning ghost guns and binary triggers, improving firearm storage and security, and increasing school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. He emphasized that mental health alone is not the cause of violence, but said better identification of students in distress and easier access to care could help. He also argued that these measures can coexist with the Second Amendment and said regulation is appropriate to keep firearms from people with violent criminal histories, domestic violence histories, or other prohibitions. On politics and prospects, he said passage will depend on bipartisan negotiation in a closely divided legislature, noting that some Democrats and Republicans are uncomfortable with certain proposals while others are open to them. He said he is willing to adjust language, as he did on earlier red flag and background check laws, and hopes members will work with him and Senator Mohamed, especially in swing districts. If no package passes this session, he said the issue will return next session and voters should hold legislators accountable in the next election. He closed by telling families affected by gun violence that lawmakers are working on the issue now and should not wait for another mass shooting, adding that gun violence also includes suicides and other daily deaths, not just mass shootings.

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• and it's not fair to the students that they not have some training before they are put in those positions
• So are you asking what the director's position is in other states?
• And so, because we have an understanding, we have a positive disposition towards math.
• What I don't want to do is put the state department in a position to start cannibalizing or poaching
• I think everybody in this building sees the momentum In the positive movement and the leadership, the

Bills: SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617

Keywords: higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition

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• want to take a step forward in reimagining and Reinventing what the fairgrounds can be and the very positive
• This legislation Thoughtfully positions the State Fairgrounds District to better leverage investment
• And we strongly support being clear about the authority and The structural position, the importance of
• this structural position within the public education department, to make sure that the state Lives up
• They have 25 of their 27 positions filled right now. We're not asking for any more appropriation.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• Tribal Traffic Safety Committee over the last several years, and we have had consistent and very positive
• And we have had consistent and very positive engagement from these regional agencies.
• It's been a very positive and encouraging experience to be engaged in this.
• What's really interesting with this is that they're dedicated positions within the tribe, and they bring
• So that was the first time they were in a position to bring forward five years of data that they had

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met in Yakima to focus on tribal traffic safety, with members and Yakima Nation leaders emphasizing the importance of safety, the right to travel, and continued partnership on U.S. 97 corridor improvements. Yakima Nation Vice Chair Christopher Wallachie and engineering staff described the Tribal Traffic Safety Committee, the U.S. 97 safety project, heritage connectivity trails, roundabout construction, and the use of federal grants and advanced sensing technology to identify hazards before crashes occur. They highlighted collaboration with WSDOT, the Traffic Safety Commission, the University of Washington, and other regional partners, and explained that the goal is to move from reactive crash response to proactive risk reduction. The Yakima Nation engineering team and AI Vision presented the MUST sensor project, which uses compact AI-enabled devices to collect traffic counts, speeds, near-miss events, roadway conditions, and pedestrian activity, with data transmitted to a dashboard and used for real-time warnings and longer-term planning. Committee members asked about speed tracking, driver behavior, enforcement, and partnerships with WSDOT and counties. Yakima Nation staff said the relationship with WSDOT has improved over time, especially after community outreach on proposed roundabouts, and that the tribe now supports several roundabout projects and broader safety coordination. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission then presented statewide fatality trends and tribal traffic safety data. Mark McKekney said 2024 showed a roughly 10% decrease in fatalities statewide, though recent years remain among the highest in decades. He noted that race and ethnicity data are only available for people who die in crashes, and that many American Indian and Alaska Native fatalities involve passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists rather than drivers. Penny Rerick outlined tribal traffic safety coordinator grants and other state-funded tribal projects, including work with Yakama Nation, Colville, Kalispel, Makah, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Muckleshoot, Lower Elwha, and Puyallup, stressing that flexible state funding helps fill gaps left by federal programs and supports community-led solutions. The final presentation covered impaired driving enforcement and ignition interlock compliance in Yakima County. Yakima Police Chief Sean Boyle said the city created a DUI enforcement and education officer program that helped reduce serious injury and fatal impaired-driving crashes, supported by state funding and social media outreach. Yakima County District Court’s Nick Bazan described a supervision program for DUI offenders and interlock compliance, reporting more than 1,000 DUI convictions in 2024-25 and about 3,800 noncompliant interlock users countywide. He said the court is using a two-pronged approach—pretrial assistance for indigent clients and post-conviction accountability and case planning—to improve compliance and reduce impaired driving. The committee expressed support for the work, noted the progress made, and adjourned the work session after thanking presenters for their updates.

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• Last October of 2022, we only had three people apply for those three positions.
• It's a difficult position, but we also understand the rules that we have to follow, and that is that
• I know that could be difficult, but that would be our position since we don't have consensus among our
• We take no position on that but are fully in favor of the judicial pay portion. Okay.
• That is correct, and I am taking no position on that other part other than the judicial pay but for the

Bills: HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40

Keywords: partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death

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• Your position will be included in the committee meeting records members will take up Tab One Cs for SB
• Yes, I just wanted to come up things kind of explain our position on it. I am in support.
• comes with the people who actually arrived at the scene and no, the outcome of maybe there was a positive
• They don't get the benefit of that positive outcome.
• They're really question statement Re speaking on behalf of speaking for information with your position

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Should you choose to waive your speaking time, your position will be included in the committee records
• Who have you spoken to, and what is their position? Thank you.
• What is the position of the industry, the beverages industry? You never stated their position.
• the FDA should take a look at these chemicals and determine whether or not they're in the right position
• the FDA should take a look at these chemicals and determine whether or not they're in the right position

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard four bills. CS/SB 150, by Senator Gates, would make it a third-degree felony to abandon a restrained animal during a declared weather emergency, such as a hurricane or tornado, and was presented as “Trooper’s Law” in response to a widely publicized rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. The bill drew supportive public cards and brief supportive remarks from Senator Boyd, then passed unanimously and was reported favorably. SB 374, by Senator Truenow, would refine the definition of farm product to include plant and plant products and bar local governments from adopting ordinances that limit the collection, storage, and processing of farm products on bona fide agricultural land. An amendment was withdrawn to allow further discussion on food waste issues. Speakers from composting, recycling, and poultry interests supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 560, by Senator Martin, would restrict certain chemical additives in food products. The sponsor said the bill targets 10 chemicals he believes are harmful, noted that two have already been banned by the FDA, and argued Florida should act rather than wait for federal action. Industry and retail witnesses opposed the bill as creating a patchwork of state rules, raising costs, and disrupting supply chains, while some senators said they supported the bill for now but expected further changes. The committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Rouson voting no. SB 572, the Pam Rock Act by Senator Collins, would create a statewide dangerous dog registry, add criminal penalties for certain dangerous-dog attacks, and require permits, microchipping, spay/neuter, and $100,000 liability insurance for dangerous dogs. The sponsor and the Rock family described severe attacks and deaths involving dangerous dogs and argued the registry would help protect the public. Some senators questioned the registry’s usefulness, the amount of information collected, and insurance availability, but the bill passed and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• In that order, the default position is 345.
• So, and there are some positives to this arrangement when they take these units behind.
• that doesn't run on the grid regularly, allowing that generator to be utilized more. which sends positive
• signals to the market, positive price signals.
• And I would suggest that that is an extreme positive for Texas over other states.

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Has anything changed since November that could impact the budget in a positive way and kind of take special
• Has anything changed since November that could impact the budget in a positive way and kind of take special
• > way<00:05:20.639> and<00:05:20.840> kind<00:05:20.960> of budget in a positive
• way and kind of budget in a positive way and kind of take<00:05:21.800> special<00:05:22.240>
• forecast, and I think we're going to see it more in March, those dollars will have changed in a more positive

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Collectively, these projects position West Virginia to continue as a national energy leader while also
• States are best positioned to regulate these activities, as they have a broader framework to consider
• So, the EPA recognizes that the states are best positioned and suited to regulate this activity. ...to
• The way we talk about it in terms of these regulatory frameworks is that the state is really positioned
• So, anyway, from your utilization question, I think it's a positive pathway.

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• THE COMMITTEE STAFFS POSITION IS THAT A SUNSET PROVISION EXCEEDS THE GRANT OF RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
• AROUND THAT NUMBER AND IN EVERY ONE OF THOSE CASES THE AGENCY IN QUESTION WAS EXERCISING SOME KIND OF POSITIVE
• OUR POSITION IS THAT THEY ARE ALREADY BEING APPLIED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FINALLY RULE 6241.402.
• BUT OUR POSITION IS IT WRITTEN A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY? POSSIBLY.
• BUT OUR POSITION IS IT IS NOT A DIFFERENCE THAT WOULD MEAN ANY INCREASE IN COSTS. >> Rep.

Keywords: 999, senate, all