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• Uh, Hero just put out this big study today, and what they found was if you just focus on cost of living
• Uh Uh Hero just put out this big study<00:29:25.120> today<00:29:25.760> and<00:29:26.000
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Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered several bills focused on economic development, tourism, business climate, and related policy areas. On HB 1943, which would support a DBEDT office in Korea, DBEDT and the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in support, emphasizing Korea’s importance as a market for investment, trade, and tourism and the value of helping small and midsize Hawaii businesses access Asian markets. A later witness also tied the proposal to broader free-trade and APEC-related goals. The committees heard no opposition on that measure. The committees then heard HB 1612 and HB 1614, both supported by multiple organizations and agencies. Testimony for HB 1612 stressed Hawaii’s weak business climate and the need for policies that improve economic growth and competitiveness; the Hulamua Collaborative cited survey results showing only 19% of respondents viewed Hawaii as a good place to do business. HB 1614 also drew support, with HTC saying its focus is on economic growth. For HB 1968 and HB 1967, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, the University of Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce, and Hulamua Collaborative largely stood on written testimony in support; the hearing notes reported nine supporters and one opponent on HB 1968, and seven supporters with one comment on HB 1967. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on HB 1589, a bill to create dementia training and recognition for businesses. Testifiers included a private citizen sharing a personal family story, the Alzheimer’s Association, and DBEDT. Supporters said the measure would help families affected by dementia, reduce stigma, and make businesses more dementia-friendly. DBEDT said the issue would be better handled by an agency with dementia expertise, while the Alzheimer’s Association said it could provide training at no cost and suggested amendments to shift implementation toward the Executive Office on Aging and to use the term “dementia business champion.” The final major topic was HB 1608, involving a space-related project and financing. Phoenix Space testified that the bill would help launch responsive space access operations at Hilo International Airport, create local jobs, and support partnerships with Hawaii institutions, while another supporter said the project could diversify the economy. A committee member raised a timing concern, noting bond cap capacity was already allocated through 2028, and the witness said they were willing to work on a solution. The hearing also included HB 1850 on capital gains taxation, where supporters argued the bill would make the tax system fairer by increasing taxes on investment income, while the Chamber of Commerce opposed it. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I forget, you called it, it started with an "O" study. I didn't write it down; I forgot it.
• It requires programs to have a number of different rigorous studies.
• studies.
• We do accept secondary studies. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Mr.
• But in terms of being actually in the study itself, there is that eligibility criteria.

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• Um, this deals with the appointments to the commission members on the higher education study committee
• Um, this deals with the appointments to the commission members on the higher education study committee
• Um, this deals with the appointments to the commission members on the higher education study committee
• Um, this deals with the appointments to the commission members on the higher education study committee
• Uh, just to clarify the higher ed study committee, what bills would we be looking at?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed HB 771, the open enrollment bill, which had returned from the Senate with language clarifying that districts should list both tuition expenses and offsetting revenue estimates from sending districts. The chair and Representative McGuire supported concurring with the Senate changes, while Representative Luno raised broader concerns about the bill’s structure and equity, arguing that tuition based on 80% of the sending district’s average cost could be unfair and could create problems for receiving districts with different cost structures. After a show of hands, the committee voted to concur and send that recommendation to the House floor, with Luno indicating he would speak against it there. The committee then took up SB 9 in executive session. An amendment, 1920H, was offered to clarify that the tuition calculation should use the sending district’s average cost and to support access to CTE programs, including allowing students to take academic courses at the receiving school and, in some cases, attend the nearest CTE center. Supporters said the bill would help more students participate in career and technical education and noted bipartisan sponsorship in the Senate. Opponents argued the amendment would increase district costs, strain property taxpayers, and could reduce CTE participation or create logistical problems. The committee adopted the amendment 10-8, then voted 10-8 to recommend OTPA as amended; Representative Lad was assigned the majority report and Representative Luno the minority ITL report. After closing the SB 9 executive session, the chair reminded members that committee reports were due immediately and announced retained-bill subcommittees. One subcommittee will address adequacy and school funding issues arising from HB 651, HB 772, HB 491, and HB 434, chaired by Representative Spillsbury. Another will address school building aid issues from HB 295 and HB 366, including whether to keep the current formula or revise it, and how to handle renovations, new construction, and lease arrangements.

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• Uh this is talking about the council<01:29:56.719> shall<01:29:57.120> study<01:29:57.520
• > career<01:29:57.840> and<01:29:58.080> technical council shall study career and
• It says the council shall study career and technical education and make recommendations for legislation
• <01:30:24.000> and the responsibility of studying and the responsibility of studying and making
• One of the short-term goals that came out of the study report we had with 1450, which was the alignment

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with housekeeping announcements about clearing office file cabinets by May 22, arranging lockers in another building, and the building’s cold temperature. The chair also reviewed the calendar, noting the May 29 reporting deadline, the May 26 Memorial Day closure, and possible dates for subcommittee or committee-of-the-whole meetings. Representative Damon then apologized for his word choice in a prior vote, and the chair accepted the apology. The committee recessed briefly for caucus before returning to the docket. The first bill taken up was SB 98, extending donations to regional career and technical education center programs. Representative Peoples moved OTP, the motion was seconded, and members noted the bill would allow continued private donations to support the program. The committee voted unanimously to pass the bill and then agreed to place it on consent, with discussion noting a fiscal note but no objection to consent. The committee then considered SB 294, concerning lab fees for career and technical education courses. Representative Peoples moved ITL, but members debated whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate or instead simply require that lab fees be addressed in regional agreements. Supporters argued it would make costs transparent and prevent students from being surprised by fees, while opponents said it would shift costs onto sending districts and add to an already underfunded CTE tuition and transportation line. After discussion, the committee voted 10-8 to pass the bill, with Representative Peoples assigned the majority report and Representative Bricky the minority report. Finally, the committee turned to SB 195, which revises the composition and duties of the New Hampshire Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education. The chair initially asked questions about how CTE funding works for part-time students, then corrected that he was on the wrong bill before returning to SB 195. Representative Lad offered amendment 1938H and explained that it largely tracked current law while making changes to council membership, including the appointment process for business and trade representatives. Discussion focused on how the amendment and bill would alter council appointments and whether the current structure should remain, but the transcript cuts off before any final action on SB 195 is shown.

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• And we have seen that in many recent studies that have been released.
• For example, a recent study in Minnesota found that large out-of-state chains, including those backed
• For example, a recent study in Minnesota found that large out-of-state chains, including those backed
• <00:31:44.480> with homes were associated in one study with homes were associated in one study
• A 2024 study of private 12-year period.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,<00:03:53.840> some<00:03:54.080> stories, in with some case studies, some stories
• MnDOT did a study in 2023.
• U Mindot did a study of countermeasure.
• U Mindot did a study of in<01:15:44.880> in<01:15:45.280> 2023.
• > of<01:15:49.600> speed methodologically sound study of speed methodologically sound study

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• A political science major with a minor in legal studies, Baulina exemplifies the very best of UTRGV:
• First is a teacher time study looking closely at schedules, non-instructional duties, and professional
• Senate Bill 2467 by Menendez, relating to a study by the Texas School Safety Center on public school
• Knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula, to Education K-16.
• Senate Bill 2746 by Paxton, relating to a study conducted by the Texas... ...to Business and Commerce

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day. The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.

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• There are a number of unanswered questions that the 1188 study commission could help to resolve.
• There are a number of unanswered questions that the 1188 study commission could help to resolve.
• There are a number of unanswered questions that the 1188 study commission could help to resolve.
• There are a number of unanswered questions that the 1188 study commission could help to resolve.
• There are a number of unanswered questions that the 1188 study commission could help to resolve.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills. On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass. On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.

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• Members, at this time, we'll take up interim charge number two: state of education, which is to study
• And then in social studies and what that data looks like, both pre-COVID and since.
• Again, I want to thank you for including chronic absenteeism as an issue for this interim study.
• So the idea of a sort of longitudinal study doesn't really exist.
• Let's tighten it down to like teak, teak, teak, teak, teak, rather than an entire unit of study.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• As a matter of fact, studies show, national studies show, that there is an error with insurance networks
• As a matter of fact, studies show, national studies show, that there is an error with insurance networks
• I mean, we did a study.
• But I want you to look at a great study, a study in subsidies.
• See, in that pilot study, there was one case that really came to mind... ...pilot study, there was an

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker announced schedule changes for the following week, including canceling the floor session on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main floor action centered on CS/HB 7033, the House tax package. Sponsor Rep. Duggan described broad tax changes, including reducing the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%, exempting certain bullion sales, repealing the aviation fuel tax, delaying the natural gas fuel tax, changing corporate income tax treatment for charitable trusts, reducing the pari-mutuel tax on card rooms, and major changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use. The bill would redirect most TDT revenue toward property tax relief, dissolve tourist development councils, and include related property tax and local tax administration changes. Several amendments were debated: a Driscoll amendment to preserve local TDT flexibility failed; Duggan’s amendment giving local governments 25% discretion over TDT revenues was adopted; Eskamani’s combined-reporting amendment failed; and a Duggan amendment requiring audit certification of compliance with the TDT/property tax relief provisions was adopted. After debate, CS/HB 7033 passed 78-29. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1221 on local option taxes, which was presented as a companion-style measure to give local governments more flexibility while redirecting TDT revenues toward property tax relief. Supporters argued the bill would provide immediate relief to property owners and restore accountability in local tax use, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism funding, infrastructure, and local services. An amendment allowing local governments to retain 25% of TDT revenues for general purposes was adopted, and the bill passed 62-45 after floor debate. The final item shown was the reading of CS/CS/HJR 1257, a proposed constitutional amendment related to property tax exemptions and assessment limits, but the transcript cuts off before debate or action on that measure.

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• There's been so much research and study that has already shown that minimum sentencing at the degree
• There's been so much research and study that has already shown that minimum sentencing at the degree
• I understand you have your studies against it, but the thing that causes me to doubt your studies is
• So we can see how these policies have actually impacted it, and that's what the studies are about.
• <01:58:37.840> against understand you have your studies against understand you have your studies

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of a Kamehameha School graduate, class of 2007, I am pleased to introduce 25 eighth grade social studies
• pleased to introduce 25 eighth<00:01:24.960> grade<00:01:25.200> social<00:01:25.520> studies
• <00:01:25.920> students eighth grade social studies students eighth grade social studies students

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2178, SB2101, SB2373, SB2905, SB3231, SB3296, SB2704, SB3162, SB2885, SB2174, SB3256, SB2333, SB2713, SB2100, SB3012, SB2805, SB2102, SB2478, SB2103, SB3233, SB2678, SB2461, SB2645, SB3247, SB2005, SB2022, SB2083, SB2128, SB2130, SB2240, SB2306, SB2547, SB2603, SB2756, SB2782, SB2818, SB2944, SB2982, SB2986, SB3022, SB3031, SB3032, SB3035, SB3053, SB3288, SB2435, SB2970, SB2938, SB3110, SB3251, SB3322, SB2068, SB2268, SB3046, SB2526, SB2231, SB2448, SB2567, SB3095, SB3264, SB3131, SB3069, SB3180, SB2119, SB2137, SB2209, SB2180, SB2949, SB2431, SB2410, SB3199, SB3245, SB2274, SB2277, SB2175, SB2080, SB2799, SB2491, SB2310, SB2489, SB2925, SB2709, SB17, SB2227, SB2887, SB2006

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, industrial hemp, Hawaii, Native Hawaiian practices, regulation, cultural stewardship, economic development, organic waste

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• House Bill 96, as amended, creates a working group to study the ability for the state of New Mexico to
• House Memorial 61, introduced by Representative Lata, a memorial requesting the Legislative Education Study
• Committee to study compensation for classified public school and school district employees, statewide
• requesting the Taxation and Revenue Department to convene a task force to conduct a comprehensive study

Bills: HB111, HB108, HB145, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HB63, HB64, HB165, HB184, HB200, HB4, HB7, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB88, HB96, HB166, HB285, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• Chairman, and I think there have been study after study that show outdoor... ...been study after study

Bills: HB186, HB185, HB182, HB183, HB184, HB312, HB460, HB405, HB186, HB185, HB182, HB183, HB184, HB312, HB405

Keywords: Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs

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• I was looking for the specific study that...
• That next bullet does describe a specific study that was done with the Army.
• good information there that will give you a feel for the statistics, but it's pretty dramatic in the study
• that was done in the Army. in the study that was done in the Army about the increase in mental health

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• As a result, state legislatures have considered various means to study and implement the use of AI for
• Several states have enacted new entities to recommend or study the use of AI in the government.
• established a committee or subcommittee related to AI, and 10 legislatures have set up another group like a study
• Another group like a study committee or task force.
• As we just mentioned, there have been various study committees that have been set up.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• SB 1412, Arizona online instruction and cost study.
• SB 356, community land trust committee study committee. SB 357, large electronic cycling programs.
• SB 1372, Medicaid dental benefit study committee.
• SB 1372, Medicaid dental benefit study committee.
• SB 1379, study committee scrap metal theft. SB 1380, large low consumers energy costs.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• also directs the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, or DFPI, to conduct a disparity study
• In a study that we commissioned, we found that there is over a $3 billion gap between the credit requested
• A 2023 study conducted by the Urban Institute, which reviewed 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data,
• The study also found that independent mortgage banks outperformed banks and other depository lenders
• Our studies have shown that independent mortgage companies are potentially steering conventional loan

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• HB 2474 by Simmons relating to the study regarding the education or intention of the gynecologists in
• HB 2542 by Kitzman relating to the establishment of a work group to study the recommendations on certain
• subcommittee on Transportation funding, HB 2553 by ASP relating to certain advalarum tax-related studies
• The social studies curriculum for a public school for the Committee on Public Education, HB 2577 by Harrison
• HB 2. 580 by HL relating to the study on health benefit plan coverage for certain treatments of traumatic

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• residential property insurance policies or for the committee on insurance, HB 2474 by Simmons, ruling to the study
• culture, recreation and tourism, HB 2542 by Kitzman relating to the establishment of a work group to study
• entity refer to the subcommittee on transportation funding HB 2553 by as we relating to tax related studies
• Social Studies Curriculum for a Public School.
• Committee on Elections, HB 2580 by Hull, relating to the study on health benefit plan coverage for certain

Keywords: 1184, house, all