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• fees that it already collects from the regulated entities instead of sending those dollars to the general
• And I do ask that because I do want to make sure that it's equitably distributed across our state.
• So House Bill 140 is essentially an appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund for oversight of
• those duties done by the New Mexico Housing Authority. $1,000 appropriated from the general fund for
• It would go to the voters this fall in the general election if the legislature passes it.

Bills: HB70, HB93, HB95, HB139, HB140, HJR4

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• DCF has received the state's share of the FVPSA funds via legislative appropriation in the annual General
• So when I say rural community, I generally mean no running water and no roads, and you have to fly in
• So when I say rural community, I generally mean no running water and no roads and you have to fly and
• They will generally tell us, you know, on a rating scale of, you know, right now not every department
• It is not the formal information that they generally provide up through the UCR and come back.

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s domestic violence system, focusing on how state and federally funded services are coordinated, the role of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV), the Florida Domestic Violence Collaborative, DCF, and certified domestic violence centers. Members reviewed the post-2020 restructuring after the dissolution of FCADV, the current hotline, legal services, training, and technical assistance contracts, and the Legislature’s recent work on lethality assessments under SB 1224. Panelists also described prevention, shelter, counseling, child advocacy, and legal support services, along with the statewide network of 41 certified centers serving all 67 counties. Testimony highlighted both collaboration and tension. FPEDV and Women in Distress described overlapping training and technical assistance roles, but FPEDV said its relationship with DCF has been difficult and at times obstructive, while DCF said communication and coordination are ongoing. Women in Distress and other providers emphasized the importance of direct services, the statewide hotline, injunction assistance, child welfare co-located advocates, and prevention programs. Several members asked about funding flows, certification, and whether the current structure is sufficient for rural counties; witnesses said federal FVPSA funds are formula-based, DCF contracts directly with centers, and rural programs face staffing and fundraising challenges that limit beds and services. A major portion of the discussion centered on the lethality assessment work group and implementation of the new statewide tool. FDLE explained that the work group concluded the Maryland model was copyrighted and costly to replicate exactly, so Florida adopted a statutory assessment that is not evidence-based in the same way, with training available online and 46 of about 400 law enforcement agencies having completed it so far. Senators raised concerns about multiple assessments, redacted police reports, and whether the tool will be useful without better coordination and data collection. Witnesses also discussed rising domestic violence, teen dating violence, and strangulation cases, with providers reporting increased demand, full shelters, and greater use of hotels and mobile crisis responses. No formal votes or actions were taken.

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• If you look at line 22, the general fund funding is $435,907,000.
• costs to be paid from programs and services in areas within the agency that are already stretched by general
• I appreciate the committee's judicious approach to distributing the funding cuts in recognition of a
• share our gratitude for inclusion of the governor's budget recommendation of $2.54 million in the general
• Not only for our generation, but for generations to come.

Bills: HF2439

Keywords: environmental protection, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations

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• That is why the bill attorney general.
• It defines a do a the attorney general.
• ,<00:04:24.720> and chain, manufacturing, distribution, and chain, manufacturing, distribution
• general how this would be um enforced. general how this would be um enforced.
• So I appreciate you guys uh in general.

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• This is going to be general, and we've got a lot of work to do before crossover time, so I'm going to
• um we got a this is going to be General um we got a lot<00:34:39.679> of<00:34:39.879> work
• And your general argument, yeah, I think there probably is a philosophic distinction.
• <01:07:13.400> argument to do that and your general argument to do that and your general argument
• So while I like the general idea, I think this constitutional amendment is not ready for prime time.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, a bill allowing classification by biological sex in limited settings such as multiple-use bathrooms, certain sports, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters said it was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for minors, and argued it was consistent with recent federal and state developments. Opponents said the bill was poorly defined, unnecessary, and could create discrimination or confusion, especially because it did not define “biological sex” in the text. The committee voted 10-8 ought to pass, and the chair said a minority report would be written. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill concerning medical aid in dying. The chair moved ought to pass and described the bill as a matter of liberty for terminally ill patients within six months of death, arguing it should not be treated as suicide. Opponents raised religious, ethical, and policy concerns, including worries about a slippery slope, misuse by vulnerable people, and the effect on death records and public health data. The committee voted 11-7 ought to pass, and the chair said a majority report would be written with a minority report by Representative Perez. Finally, the committee turned to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment dealing with recoupment of costs for appointed counsel. The chair explained the amendment would restore the law to its pre-2020 form, allowing the Office of Cost Containment to seek repayment from some recipients of appointed counsel services, including those found not guilty, if they had the ability to pay. Supporters said the prior change had sharply reduced collections and that the state should not treat indigent defendants differently from people who hire private counsel. Opponents argued the policy unfairly bills innocent people and children who were entitled to counsel. The transcript cuts off during debate on the amendment, before a vote is shown.

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• I mean, we're sitting here looking, wringing our hands over how the money is going to be distributed
• There's a formula, right, that gets distributed dollars.
• are installed that cost a little bit over $4 million to install those cameras that came out of our general
• That cost a little bit over $4 million to install those cameras that came out of our general funds.
• Legal services for these proceedings are typically billed on an hourly basis with rates generally ranging

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• I mean, we're sitting here looking, wringing our hands over how the money is going to be distributed
• currently is, and you probably know more about this than I do, there's a formula, right, that gets distributed
• There's a formula, right, that gets distributed dollars.
• That cost a little bit over $4 million to install those cameras, and that came out of our general funds
• Legal services for these proceedings are typically billed on an hourly basis, with rates generally ranging

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met to hear several education-related measures. It reported favorably, without objection, on House Bill 1215, which would transfer certain removed historical statues and monuments to the Office of State Parks, prohibit re-erection in the parish where they were removed, and require interpretive signage. The committee also advanced House Bill 682, which creates a school guardian program for honorably discharged veterans employed or contracted by local school systems or charter schools; testimony emphasized that guardians would be unarmed, trained, and used for mentoring and school safety. House Bill 1079, giving enrollment preferences in charter schools to children in early childhood programs, military families, foster children, and children in custody disputes, was also reported favorably, as was House Concurrent Resolution 81, directing the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment. The committee then took up House Bill 1084, which would allow public postsecondary institutions to raise tuition and mandatory fees by up to 15 percent annually, with higher increases requiring Board of Supervisors approval. The bill drew extended debate over affordability, TOPS, student retention, and whether universities should have more autonomy to set prices. Members raised concerns about fee burdens on families and whether the state should first study the issue; supporters argued the bill would increase transparency and let institutions respond to funding needs and market conditions. Senator Mazzell offered an amendment lowering the cap from 15 percent to 10 percent, and the committee adopted the amendment before reporting the bill favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 342, which would shift the burden of proof in special education due process hearings from parents to local education agencies. The author and parents testified that the current system places an unfair burden on families of children with disabilities, who often lack access to records and legal resources, and that schools already control the documentation and should have to show compliance with IEP obligations. Jefferson Parish school officials opposed the bill, arguing it would increase legal costs, require more staff and attorney time, and potentially lead to more hearings; they also questioned the fiscal note. The Legislative Fiscal Office said the fiscal impact was indeterminable, and the committee continued hearing testimony from parents and school representatives as the transcript ended.

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• That money has been distributed online.
• So from a from a general general basis.
• So from a from a general general assembly<00:20:07.760> standpoint<00:20:08.799> I'm<00
• So there's no the general assembly.
• 01:07:46.160> does general assembly the constitution does general assembly the constitution does

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update from representatives of the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. They reviewed the 2021 task force work, the legislation and budget funding that followed, and the requirements for county clerks to provide online search portals and complete 30-year property record searches, with a 60-year standard expected next summer. Speakers said most counties are still working through scanning and verification, with only a small number fully complete, and emphasized that verification of records is the main bottleneck because it requires staff time and careful matching of indexes to deeds. They also noted limited vendor availability, differences among counties in what records are already digitized, and that the association and land title attorneys are now working more closely on future “continuous improvement” legislation. The clerks also raised related issues, including concerns about deed fraud as more records become searchable online. They said some counties already offer notification services that alert property owners when a document is recorded, which can help owners respond quickly to suspicious filings. They also discussed the filing document storage fee and KDLA digitization grants, saying the funding structure has generally worked but that two grant cycles have been missed. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and searchable, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive. In response to committee questions, the witnesses said the remaining delays are less about money than staffing shortages and the need for more manpower to complete verification, and they said they would follow up on the balance in the KDLA fund and other details. The committee then received a presentation from an Area Development District representative, who described the districts as regional, nonpartisan service organizations that help cities and counties pool resources, provide technical assistance, and leverage public and private partnerships. He highlighted examples of regional cooperation, including veterans-directed care and other shared programs, and argued that the districts create efficiencies and economies of scale for local governments and the state. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I have a kind of specific and general question that leads to a general question, and hopefully it'll
• I have a kind of specific and general question that leads to a general question, and hopefully it'll
• Generally, we get a lot of requests for those.
• And it is a generational thing, too.
• All of that goes to the general fund.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• THIS MODERNIZATION BY AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS SYSTEM TO DISTRIBUTE
• EXEMPTION FOR MEETINGS AND RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF EXEMPT MEETINGS, IN ADDITION, THE BILL AS NEXT GENERATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The Attorney General is authorized to request reports from health care plans... ...The Attorney General
• There is no general kids exception to the First Amendment.
• And with me today is Deputy Attorney General Tiffany Brokaw.
• And how are we creating generational wealth?
• The Attorney General and the Office of Legislative Affairs for Attorney General Rob Bonta are here.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• :29.200> the<00:10:29.440> special generate revenue into the special generate revenue into
• This delay undermines distribution.
• But for my generation and all generations after us, climate change is an existential threat to all of
• <00:53:39.359> fund 2025 was 28.2 million in general fund 2025 was 28.2 million in general
• So, distribution fund. So, I'd ask fund. So, distribution fund.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• General revenue, there's no match on federal funds, nothing.
• General, whilst you're recognized, you may begin.
• At public universities in general, it's 33.3%.
• Anywhere from 50% to 55% each year are first-generation students, so they're first-generation Texans,
• None of our academic buildings have generators; we have...

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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• Tiffany Brokaw, Deputy Attorney General, here on behalf of Attorney General Rob Bonta.
• Tiffany Brokaw, Deputy Attorney General, here on behalf of Attorney General Rob Bonte.
• The video, generated by AI, was showing me with a male sex act in my mouth.
• But we believe the Attorney General is doing the job that should be done.
• it with the Attorney General.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• Um, generally in this services.
• um spending in the general fund for MA. um spending in the general fund for MA.
• allocate tanniff money to those general allocate tanniff money to those general fund<00:33:35.240
• This relates to a one-time general 1534.
• We are excited to see generous We are excited to see generous investments<01:01:04.240> to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This generation is the first in American history where mass shootings have become so normalized that
• Attorney General Ellison: There's some things we can do to go a little further.
• Thank you, Attorney General. Members, are there any questions for Sen.
• Latz or the Attorney General? Thank you. We will take a five-minute break.
• There is an article that has been distributed that's going to be distributed to members from the Star

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:02:49.480> fund the highway user tax distribution fund the highway user tax distribution
• the presentation but I think a general the presentation but I think a general question<00:13:56.360
• <00:15:15.639> thank hard to get rid of it in general thank hard to get rid of it in general
• increasing federal spending in general increasing federal spending in general the<00:57:35.880><
• dollars would go back to the general dollars would go back to the general fund<00:57:54.640>

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• I know we have some amendments if we want to go ahead and get those distributed.
• I'm the president and general manager of the Fairgrounds in New Orleans. Go ahead. If you...
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• I'm currently the general manager of the Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• I know we have some amendments if we want to go ahead and get those distributed.
• I'm the president and general manager of the Fairgrounds in New Orleans. Go ahead. If you...
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• And we know that every dollar of free slot play we provide to our guests generates about $7 in gross
• I'm currently the general manager of the Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary B Committee met on May 27 and first approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. The committee then took up House Bill 75, as amended, which would increase the promotional play tax deduction for gaming facilities from $5 million to $7 million and apply the change to racetracks and other brick-and-mortar casino properties on a phased-in basis. The bill’s author and gaming industry witnesses said the measure would help Louisiana compete with neighboring states, drive visitation, and support horse racing purses and tourism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 75 favorably. The committee next considered House Bill 623, which creates a three-tier system for vapor products and includes related technical changes, including a provision allowing in-person delivery of vapor, alternative nicotine, or smokeless tobacco products by third-party contractors from licensed Louisiana retailers with age verification. Amendments were adopted to correct language and address an effective-date issue tied to another bill. The committee then reported HB 623 with amendments. House Bill 302, which would prohibit the sale of vapor products near schools, was also amended and heard with testimony from the New Orleans Health Department and the American Lung Association. Both witnesses supported youth protections but urged clarifying language to ensure local governments can keep or adopt stricter rules and to avoid conflicts with existing local ordinances; the health department also noted concerns that the bill focuses only on vapor products while youth nicotine use is broader. After discussion, the committee reported HB 302 with amendments. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• So, um, you know, general election.
• kind of the uh round one of the general kind of the uh round one of the general election.<00:03:
• election<00:04:13.920> is then the the general election is then the the general election
• through the general election. through the general election.
• general welfare of local inhabitants. general welfare of local inhabitants.

Keywords: 1189, house, all