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• He didn't have the gun on him.
• wife is a convicted felon for manslaughter or vehicular homicide, I can't drive my own vehicle with my gun

Committee: Senate Judiciary C

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• And he said many of you who advocate for this have never wrestled a kid for a gun.
• And even—I don't want to jump the gun—but the possibility of another amendment and the concerns we still

Bills: HJR6 , HJR7 , HB120 , HB60 , HB151 , HR1 , HM13 , SB40 , SB104

Committee: House House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first heard two related House Joint Resolutions sponsored by Representative McQueen. H.J.R. 6 would equalize the legislature’s 60-day and 30-day sessions into two 45-day sessions, remove the germaneness requirement from the second session of a biennium, and clarify veto-override language. H.J.R. 7 would keep the current 60-day and 30-day session lengths but make the same germaneness and veto-override changes. Supporters argued the measures would modernize the legislature, improve internal control of the agenda, and make the flow of work more efficient; opponents warned of more bills, lobbying fatigue, and reduced public participation. Both resolutions were moved on due pass and passed the committee 8-0. The committee then heard House Bill 120 on limiting student restraint and seclusion in schools. The sponsor and LESC staff said the bill arose from a stakeholder working group and would clarify definitions, prohibit dangerous practices such as mechanical, chemical, and prone restraint, require training and school safety plans, improve reporting to parents and the Public Education Department, and strengthen oversight. Testimony from educators, disability advocates, parents, and state officials strongly supported the bill, describing harmful and sometimes underreported restraint and seclusion incidents and emphasizing the need for clearer rules and de-escalation training. Some members raised concerns about implementation, definitions, teacher safety, and whether the data were sufficient; the sponsor and staff said the bill was meant to give teachers tools and minimum standards, not to require intervention in every situation. The bill passed on a due pass motion 9-1. Next, the committee considered House Bill 60, which would add certain crimes against peace officers to the Victims of Crime Act so officers injured in the line of duty would receive the same notification, participation, and restitution-related rights as other victims. The sponsor and the district attorney supporting the bill said it was a public safety measure with negligible cost and would also extend protections to affected family members. Support came from law enforcement, business, and public safety groups. Members asked about whether the officer must know the assailant is a peace officer, how the rights would work if the officer is also a witness, and how restitution interacts with workers’ compensation; the sponsor said the bill applies when the officer is acting in the lawful discharge of duties and the defendant knows the person is an officer. The committee passed HB 60 unanimously, 11-0. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 151, a committee substitute on the childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations. The sponsor said the bill, called the Survivor’s Justice measure, would extend the time for survivors to file claims from age 24 to age 58, add public actors to the bill’s scope, and create an administrative compensation fund supported by an appropriation, with $12.5 million already in the budget and a request for another $12.5 million. The sponsor explained that the change reflects the average age at which survivors come forward and that the bill is part of a long-running effort to address childhood sexual abuse claims.

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• Gun Good Gunlock, there you are. budget that's been presented.
• Uh and at this point um Miss<00:13:39.440><c> Gun</c><00:13:40.000><c> Good</c><00:13:40.000><c> Gunlock

Bills: SB61 , SB8 , SB58 , SB60 , SB167 , SB61 , SB8 , SB58 , SB60 , SB167

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice, reciprocal licensing, background check, continuing education, workforce shortage, military spouse, active duty military, compact commission

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• The plans being discussed are a great first step, but banning guns from Capitol grounds should also be
• The plans being discussed are a great first step, but banning guns from Capitol grounds should also be

Summary: The committee reconvened in open session after a closed discussion of sensitive security details and reviewed the public executive summary of the Minnesota State Capitol Complex Security Assessment by Axtel. Members discussed weapon screening and access control at length, including testimony from Capitol security and judicial center staff about screening procedures, prohibited items, and how screening is managed for visitors and authorized personnel. The chair emphasized that the committee was voting on high-level recommendations to be included in the final ACAST report and that the Department of Public Safety and Department of Administration would be encouraged to pursue the necessary work, including any legislative or budget requests. The committee then took a series of roll-call votes on the Axtel recommendations. Access control screening and visitor management (5.11) passed 4-2, while authorized access control and credential oversight (5.12), internal circulation and zoning controls (5.13), perimeter and exterior grounds (5.14), staffing models/post orders/operational readiness (5.15), technology and system integration (5.16), and protective intelligence (5.18) all passed unanimously 6-0. Each approved item was added as a recommendation in the final report. After the votes, the Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, and House and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms offices walked through the draft final report. They highlighted staffing improvements, security infrastructure already installed, and remaining needs, including an estimated $41.008 million request for future enhancements such as kiosks, glass-resistant film, door access controls, cameras, lighting, bollards, and an updated distributed antenna system. The report also includes recommendations on trauma-informed safety drills, conduct rules for hearings, and designating the Minnesota State Patrol Capital Security Division as the primary investigative authority for potential criminal activity on Capitol grounds.

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• They get to keep their guns; they keep, too, which I like my gun too at home because, you know, I never

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held a historic hearing at Table Mountain Rancheria focused on tribal education, culture, resilience, leadership, and trust. Members and tribal leaders opened with a tribal welcome and prayer, then heard testimony from a first panel on Native students in the education system and a second panel on solutions and actions for Native students. The discussion centered on discrimination against Native students, the need for culturally grounded education, and the importance of tribal voices in state policymaking. Bella Garcia described a two-year fight with Clovis Unified over being allowed to wear tribal regalia at graduation, saying she faced racism, isolation, and repeated denials before ultimately graduating in full regalia with support from family, tribal leaders, advocates, and state officials. Morningstar Ghali spoke about her own experiences with school exclusion and her son’s mistreatment, arguing that Native students are pushed out by systems rooted in assimilation and calling for restorative justice, Native educators, culturally responsive curriculum, and stronger support services. Janet K. Bill described how tribal Head Start and later education helped her reach Stanford, law school, tribal council, and the Attorney General’s office, and emphasized that education, justice, and sovereignty are connected. Committee members asked about practical solutions, including how to build Native representation in schools and higher education, strengthen Title VI outreach, expand Native studies and restorative justice, and improve data collection. Tribal leaders urged more accountability for school districts, including consequences for educators who violate Native students’ rights, and called for stronger partnerships with tribes, better implementation of existing laws, and more Native people in decision-making roles. Several members highlighted the need to fill existing state positions, such as the Native seat on the San Joaquin River Conservancy board, and to create pipelines into teaching, leadership, and public service. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with continued calls for collaboration, enforcement of existing protections, and future legislative action.

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• Senate Bill 30 by Senator McMath, Title 40, telehealth, provide for the use of telehealth and regulation
• It says, line 13, the secretary shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations.

Bills: HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR45 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR29 , HCR30 , HB894 , HB983 , HB984 , HR39 , HR40 , HR41 , HCR19 , HCR20 , HCR21 , HB2 , HB3 , HB15 , HB441 , HB976 , HB977 , HB978 , HB979 , HB980 , HB981 , HB982 , HB129 , HB130 , HB287 , HB489 , HB521 , HB545 , HB553 , HB555 , HB570 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB854 , HB952 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB112 , HB657 , HB221 , HB149 , HB901 , HB148 , HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• Is your primary concern with ETJs the burdensome regulation?
• The reality is there are regulations.
• The regulations established pursuant to the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act.
• Again, the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act.
• under the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, my understanding is those regulations will, in effect, create

Bills: LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787

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• Um, they regulate extremely well.
• Um, they regulate extremely well.
• </c> traditional regulated traditional regulated uh<01:16:07.520><c> industry.
• And the same with regulators.
• You know, the same with regulators.

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• We arrest him, take him into custody pending BCA results of the DNA analysis on the gun.
• about in the news who have committed homicide, rape, strangulation, aggravated assault, armed robbery, gun
• assault, rape, strangulation, aggravated assault, armed<01:12:24.640><c> robbery,</c><01:12:25.120><c> gun
• </c><01:12:26.560><c> They</c><01:12:26.719><c> are</c> armed robbery, gun possession.
• They are armed robbery, gun possession.

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• They might as well have pulled a gun. So we want them off the... ...the stuff.
• They might as well have pulled a gun.
• they might as well and took a life they might as well pulled<01:27:08.639><c> a</c><01:27:09.119><c> gun
• c> want</c><01:27:10.960><c> them</c><01:27:11.159><c> off</c><01:27:11.360><c> the</c> ...pulled a gun
• kill someone, I mean, I think Senator again said when he testified, you know, shoot someone with a gun

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• House Bill 573, fair housing and housing discrimination regulations, intent and discriminatory effect
• ,<00:04:17.680><c> intent</c><00:04:18.200><c> and</c><00:04:18.359><c> discriminatory</c> regulations
• , intent and discriminatory regulations, intent and discriminatory effect,<00:04:19.680><c> amendment
• Senate Bill 233, business regulations, Senate Bill 233, business regulations, cemeteries,<00:06:52.120
• Senate Bill 775, Public Safety Gun Buyback Programs Destruction of Firearms, favorable.

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• House Bill 98, sponsored by Representative Haroldson, Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act Penalties, an
• Speaker, your Committee Number 3, Revenue, to whom was referred House Bill 98, Prohibit Red Flag Gun
• Uh, I'm trying to understand the AY's request why we would not have our guns ready for battle, I guess
• Uh, I'm trying to understand the AY's request why we would not have our guns ready for battle, I guess
• ready for battle, I guess, have our guns ready for battle, I guess, is<03:04:40.319><c> my</c><03:04

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• the deficit and includes a provision that Republicans have been bragging about that removes a tax on gun
• </c> bragging about that removes a tax on gun bragging about that removes a tax on gun silencers<05:51
• Public broadcasting in exchange for cheaper gun silencers?
• public broadcasting in exchange for cheaper<05:51:55.120><c> gun</c><05:51:55.440><c> silencers.
• I mean, really, cheaper gun silencers.

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• According to the federal regulations, states are permitted to implement an alternative short-form application
• They're definitely going to be in for new regulations.
• passed the bill that, in fact, Senator Hinojosa, you carried it here in the Senate, in the House to regulate
• More of these deaths occur than from gun violence and suicide.
• Today, I urge you to vote against additional funding for HHS childcare regulations and enforcement under

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• for example, in a response, DOFAW wasn't asked, they activated and they moved to the sounds of the gun
• DOFAW wasn't asked, they activated and they moved to the sounds of the gun. DOT, the same thing.
• And we're hoping to get up to like 90% of the 122 dams that we do regulate.
• So, we're working on we do regulate.
• We only regulate structures that are larger than 50 acre-feet and 25 feet in height.

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

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• consider working towards this three-party deal, the impact that this has on transit, the way those regulations
• we're not going to make any changes related to GGRF, we need to consider the impact that our own regulations
• Chair, members, Michael Gunning on behalf of Habitat for Humanity California.

Committee: House Budget

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• shows that those police officers who are in better physical condition, better shape, they use their gun
• And I trust TJJD to be able to promulgate regulations that get us closer to that aspiration.
• Ultimately, a perfect storm of a traumatized child with trouble regulating emotions and a system poorly

Bills: HB31 , HB3360

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency

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• individual citizens as well to do it this way rather than have officers running through their backyard with guns
• individual citizens as well to do it this way rather than have officers running through their backyard with guns
• individual citizens as well to do it this way rather than have officers running through their backyard with guns
• individual citizens as well to do it this way rather than have officers running through their backyard with guns
• testified that Hennepin County alone seized 307 illegally possessed firearms, some of which were ghost guns

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• In fact, there has been an increasing trend of legislative efforts aimed at regulating these facilities
• And it's in law, and it's in regulation.
• And it's in law, and it's in regulation.
• AB 1088 represents a measured first step towards responsible regulation.
• We must establish a threshold... ...available without regulation or oversight.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• Representative Papovich apologized for inadvertently misunderstanding the chair and jumping the gun,
• and jumping the gun I apologize for<01:31:18.400><c> the</c><01:31:18.600><c> confusion</c><01:31:19.280
• I do want to remind you that USDA has come a long way with the regulations.
• I do want to remind you that USDA has come a long way with the regulations.
• um School meals are healthy regulations um School meals are healthy they<04:15:27.000><c> are</c><04

Summary: The committee took up HB 651, a school-funding bill that would raise the base cost of an adequate education and increase differentiated aid for students in poverty, English language learners, and special education. The chair opened with housekeeping notices about parking and eating in committee spaces, and noted a revised fiscal note would be distributed. Representative David Luneau presented the bill as part of a broader package of public school funding measures, explaining that HB 651 builds on HB 550 and is intended to respond to court rulings and the ongoing school-funding litigation by adjusting both the base adequacy amount and equity-based funding factors. Luneau said the bill would raise the state’s adequacy grant from about $4,100 to $7,351 per student and increase differentiated aid, while also updating statutory language so future recalculations include the court-identified resource elements. He argued the measure is about fairness and shifting more of the burden from local property taxpayers to the state, not about increasing overall education spending. He reviewed fiscal-note figures indicating the bill would add roughly $576 million to the state share of school funding, bringing the total state share to about $1.65 billion, and said the note also mentions possible effects on charter schools and vouchers. Committee members asked about the evidence supporting higher costs for low-income and English learner students, how long ESL funding should continue, why free-and-reduced-lunch aid remains higher than special education aid, whether the formula is based on enrollment or average daily membership, and whether the bill is truly equitable across districts of different sizes and needs. Luneau and later witness Zach Shen of the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project said the bill is supported by research and court findings, that the current formula relies heavily on local property taxes, and that shifting more funding to the state would reduce property-tax pressure and help address disparities among districts. Shen also cited broad public support for the related HB 550 testimony and said HB 651 is intended as a step toward a more equitable funding system. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.