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• They're testing this recipe in the schools now.
• this the recipe Schools they're testing this the recipe in<00:12:26.320> the<00:12:26.440>
• Since I had interest in warehouse work and could start without completing all of my GED tests, I was
• Since I had interest in warehouse work and could start without completing all of my GED tests, I was
• <00:36:53.280> that<00:36:53.440> you all for uh passing the test that you all for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• will go into place, actually not even for the Senate, until the 2030 election, so plenty of time for testing
• will go into place, actually not even for the Senate, until the 2030 election, so plenty of time for testing
• will go into place, actually not even for the Senate, until the 2030 election, so plenty of time for testing
• Senate, until the 2030 election, so plenty of time for testing it, for getting any kind of bugs out of
• it, and that will be tested on the Minnesota House of Representatives, not on the Minnesota Senate.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's my understanding both Chris and I are kind of the test pilots for the LBA office.
• It's my understanding both Chris and I are kind of the test pilots for the LBA office.
• It's my understanding both Chris and I are kind of the test pilots for the LBA office.
• And I are kind of the test pilots for the LBA office.
• So you're going to see that request to extend for uh uh testing that our office still has uh uh testing

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , research on groundwater modeling and sampling, and independent testing and verification of water data
• , research on groundwater modeling and sampling, and independent testing and verification of water data
• facility, environmental<00:20:34.880> monitoring<00:20:35.280> and<00:20:35.520> testing
• , environmental monitoring and testing, environmental monitoring and testing, research<00:20:36.480
• <00:20:39.039> and sampling and independent testing and sampling and independent testing and

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.

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• This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
• This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
• This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
• This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.
• This has to meet the shoe on the another foot test.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm here today to speak in support of Senate File 542, which creates a test case for housing development
• support of Senate file 542 which creates support of Senate file 542 which creates a<00:05:24.600> test
• c> for<00:05:25.280> Housing<00:05:25.639> Development<00:05:26.160> by A test
• fear that without these types of tests fear that without these types of tests without<00:14:08.320
• ><00:30:33.799> testimony<00:30:34.440> that<00:30:34.600> I go into the full test

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One is the testing of sexual assault kits that are required by law.
• plus years one factors over the last 10 plus years one is<00:14:17.240> a<00:14:17.399> testing
• of sexual assault kits that is a testing of sexual assault kits that are<00:14:19.240> required
• If they do not do that, there will be significant disruptions to their testing activities while they
• <00:24:22.640> activities disruptions to our uh testing activities disruptions to our uh testing

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and began with introductions from members and staff, who shared brief personal facts. Chair Franson then announced that the committee would hear the governor’s bonding request for state agencies, starting with the Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Bob Jacobson, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans, and State Patrol Colonel Christina Boich were introduced as the presenters. The Department of Public Safety focused on three capital projects: a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory, an expansion of the BCA regional office and laboratory in northern Minnesota, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters funded with trunk highway cash. Evans said the BCA’s St. Paul headquarters is severely overcrowded and that demand has grown because of sexual assault kit testing, digital evidence work, drug evidence, and a sharp rise in cybercrime and child exploitation cases. He said the regional facilities would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for testimony and evidence drop-off, expand training access for local law enforcement, and allow the BCA to serve southern and northern Minnesota more efficiently. Members questioned the high cost of the projects, including Representative Skraba’s concern about the per-square-foot cost. Evans responded that the facilities are expensive because they are specialized laboratories, not office buildings, and must include costly equipment, HVAC systems, redundant power, and other lab-specific features; he said retrofitting existing buildings would cost about the same as new construction. He also said the Southern Minnesota project had increased from about $48 million to $68.1 million due to final design changes, larger space needs, and rising construction costs. Representative Sexton asked about training availability, and Evans said the new facility would include a classroom for 40 to 60 students and could be used by other agencies at low or no cost. Representative Hansen asked about regional training centers, and Evans said the BCA uses them for specialized training but still needs this classroom-based regional space. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Um, there are tests that each person takes that has to be passed.
• U, and then there's tests that they have to take for that.
• takes that tests that each each person takes that has<00:49:34.640> to<00:49:34.800> be
• U and then there's tests hours 18 hours.
• U and then there's tests that<00:49:47.280> they<00:49:47.520> have<00:49:47.680> to

Keywords: 958, all

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• University's Brainstorm Lab for Mental Health found that the safeguards in place for chatbots they tested
• University's Brainstorm Lab for Mental Health found that the safeguards in place for chatbots they tested
• risk of fentanyl use by a parent or guardian in a dependency proceeding, the court orders fentanyl testing
• But by testing, we might be the ones that identify that there's still a problem.
• But by testing, we might be the ones that identify that there's still a problem.

Summary: The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call. SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.

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• hydroxy, however you pronounce it, the 7-HO, um, that is either, uh, that can be taken via a blood test
• And there's no requirement for them to have it tested before they sell it as we do other products.
• <00:44:45.240> of can be taken via a blood test of can be taken via a blood test of somebody
• for them to they there's no requirement for them to have<00:45:26.280> it<00:45:26.400> tested
• before they sell it as we have it tested before they sell it as we do<00:45:28.480> other<00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 FN, which expands prosthetic device insurance coverage from children to individuals over 19, with limits on activity-specific devices and one device every five years. Members noted an indeterminate fiscal impact beginning in fiscal year 2028, but speakers said the bill addressed a gap in current coverage and had already been supported unanimously in policy. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. Next, Senate Bill 534 FN, dealing with compliance with foreign influence and funding restrictions for political expenditures and contributions, was discussed and then approved. Supporters said it clarifies that the restrictions apply to local elections and constitutional amendment questions as well as state and federal elections, and that enforcement costs would be minimal absent violations. The committee voted 9-0 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then considered Senate Bill 538, extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects. Members discussed a proposed amendment to align the bill with related conference committee language in HB 221 and to address projects already in the pipeline, but the amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. The underlying bill was then recommended ought to pass on a 9-0 vote. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 541 FNA, which reallocates existing capital funds for regional drinking water infrastructure in southern New Hampshire, including PFAS-related work and the southern regional waterline project; after discussion of funding sources and project impacts, it was approved 9-0. Finally, the committee began work on Senate Bill 557 FN, which would prohibit liquor commission licensees from selling or allowing certain kratom products. Representative Sweeney offered an amendment intended to narrow the bill to target semi-synthetic and synthetic kratom products while preserving lawful natural products, and members discussed enforcement scope and fiscal impact. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on the amendment or bill.

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• No. 66, being original Senate File 28, an act relating to elections, clarifying the procedure for testing
• to elections, clarifying the procedure to elections, clarifying the procedure for<00:38:25.920> testing
• <00:38:26.320> voting<00:38:26.640> machines<00:38:26.960> and for testing voting
• machines and for testing voting machines and electronic<00:38:27.760> voting<00:38:28.079>
• electronic voting systems, specifying electronic voting systems, specifying that<00:38:29.760> test

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, Line Item 52: information technology to develop, test, and implement emerging... ...information
• So my understanding for this request is basically that they're trying to create a testing environment
• ROI would be on that, but just the intention is to create a safe environment for them to be able to test
• I just want to find out whether or not this to develop... ...test and implement emerging information
• through a clear blood test or through a PET scan in connection with the Cancer Center at UNM.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We created clear licensing requirements, testing standards, packaging rules, potency limits, age restrictions
• Regulation and testing, age gating of 21 overs, taxes.
• Regulation and<00:37:46.880> testing,<00:37:47.839> age<00:37:48.160> gating<00:
• overs, and testing, age gating of 21 overs, taxes.<00:37:51.040> I<00:37:51.359> have<
• That would help to protect our kids, that would make sure people had safe, regulated, tested products

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section 49 is from Senator Koran's Senate File 2489 and has to do with testing of the voting system.
• It requires five days' notice of public testing of equipment.
• It deletes some obsolete language and specifies that tests must be for each question in the contest.
• <00:23:40.240> has<00:23:40.480> been ballots after a con test has been ballots after
• a con test has been instituted.<00:23:41.679> Those<00:23:41.919> are<00:23:42.080>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ><00:22:46.120> um they had a plan for some sort of um they had a plan for some sort of um testing
• designated foreign trade zone area, Agri-Business Development Corp. will be able to come on site, test
• able to come business will allow will be able to come on<00:23:16.120> site<00:23:16.480> test
• certain<00:23:17.200> equipment<00:23:18.159> and<00:23:18.440> then on site test
• certain equipment and then on site test certain equipment and then they<00:23:19.000> ftz<00:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

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• SP 1526 relates to the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory.
• It extends the lapse date for funds appropriated out of the Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory
• years 2023-24 and 2024-25 for the establishment and maintenance of a drug and alcohol toxicology testing
• The legislature finds that counties with smaller populations may be better suited to test pedestrian-friendly
• The legislature finds that counties with smaller populations may be better suited to test pedestrian-friendly

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on March 18, 2025, to hear several measures and later take up amendments and votes. Early items included a budget measure to increase the mass transit special fund expenditure ceiling, a bill extending lapse dates for drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory funds, and a measure creating buffer zones for parking near crosswalks and intersections. Testimony on the crosswalk-parking bill was broadly supportive from transportation, law enforcement, planning, bicycling, public health, and advocacy groups, with the Department of Health emphasizing visibility and roadway safety. The committee also heard a bill establishing the Mokai air carrier subsidy program for Molokaʻi, which drew support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and comments from the Department of Transportation. The committee then heard SB 106 on pedestrian rules, which generated mixed testimony: the Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Workers Center, and the Department of Health supported it, while the Honolulu Police Department and Kīpuka Injury Prevention Coalition opposed it. Supporters argued the bill would reduce inequitable jaywalking enforcement and reflect a broader safety culture; opponents warned it could create confusion and risk. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect other traffic-code provisions and asked about crash data in other jurisdictions; the Department of Health said crashes had not increased in other places and cited California data showing decreased crashes and fatalities. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 934 SD2 with amendments, with Representative Miyake reserving and Representative Cochran excused. It then passed SB 1526 SD2 with amendments. SB 1195 SD1 was also passed with amendments after the chair proposed adding language tying fines for illegal parking near crosswalks and intersections to the Safe Routes to School special fund and establishing a fine range of $100 to $500 per violation, with collected fines dedicated to pedestrian safety improvements. Members voiced support for the dedicated revenue source and community safety rationale. The committee next passed SB 1638 SD2 with amendments to strengthen the constitutional/public-purpose findings for subsidizing air carriers serving Molokaʻi and to add annual audit requirements and penalties for misuse of funds. The amended findings emphasized that affordable air service is essential for health care, employment, education, and overall well-being in remote island communities, and that the subsidy program is intended to improve access and competition while lowering costs for residents. The chair then recessed the meeting after the final vote.

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• For example, we became the first statewide minimum admissions test-optional state.
• But when COVID came, every campus could easily move to a test-optional opportunity.
• For example, we became the first statewide minimum admissions test-optional state.
• But when COVID came, every campus could easily move to a test-optional opportunity.
• you take afterwards some little test you take afterwards this<00:23:39.640> is<00:23:39.840><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Travis Pal briefed the committee on Kentucky higher education performance, affordability, workforce alignment, and budget needs. Thompson said the state has made progress toward its 60x30 attainment goal, reporting 56.2% of adults with a credential of value and a 6.4% one-year increase in credentials. He highlighted gains in completion, enrollment recovery after COVID, lower student borrowing and debt, and faster degree completion, saying Kentucky is now back to an average of 4.1 years for four-year degrees. He also emphasized that postsecondary education has a strong return on investment for both students and the state. A major theme was student success and access. Thompson described efforts to reduce barriers through test-optional admissions, the elimination of zero-credit developmental education, expanded wraparound supports, and Bridge programming for students not fully prepared for college. He also promoted Futurity, a student-facing information website, and said CPE wants modest ongoing funding to maintain it. He argued that higher education must work in a P-20 system with K-12, and that the state should better communicate the value of certificates, trade programs, and other credentials, especially for adult learners and men, who he said are underrepresented in college-going. The presentation also focused on performance funding, capital needs, and workforce initiatives. Thompson and Pal said performance funding has pushed institutions toward more need-based aid and lower costs for low-income students, but they want more base funding, more performance funding dollars, and relief from about $38 million in mandated tuition waivers. They also said asset preservation and deferred maintenance remain major needs, estimating roughly $7 billion in campus need overall. On workforce, they cited healthcare pipeline work supported by state funding and private partners, and said HB 200 continues that effort into aviation, aerospace, and defense. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the presentation, which ended with members indicating interest in further discussion.

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• One thing we're looking at right now is, I saw last week, they're testing with a system called a.
• We introduced tasers about two years ago as a pilot to test it based on something Florida did.
• We tested that. We found very similar results.
• FTE staff in testing and certification by 3, $180,000 request.
• That being said, members, this concludes our invited test.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I do want to mention that regarding PFOS testing, there are thousands of PFOS chemicals and nobody is
• testing all of them.
• So when companies say there would be found no PFOS, they've probably tested six of these chemicals, not
• They also voluntarily conduct third-party testing, using EPA-approved methods to confirm PFAS ingredients
• Grass in some communities tested higher than the artificial fields.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used. Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.

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• I think we hear all the time people being frustrated with the MAP test.
• And the only way we're going to be able to change that MAP test is to move in a direction that's going
• with the grant, the federal grant receipt, we receive... we're going to be able to change that map test
• than what we are seeing with the MAP test.
• DNA testing 171. I have House. 0.180, Senate. 0.180 at the bottom of the page, Senate.

Summary: The meeting was a lengthy conference committee review of multiple budget bills, with most of the discussion focused on House Bill 2 and related education funding. Members walked through numerous fund switches and appropriations tied to the foundation formula, blind pension, Capital Commission, Lottery Proceeds, and Classroom Trust funds. Several members urged fully funding the foundation formula or getting as close as possible, while others defended the compromise approach as a way to close the gap with available revenue. The committee also settled a number of education-related items, including child care grants, career ladder, school safety training, assessment pilots, Title I reallocation, parents as teachers language, child care subsidy language, and flex percentages on selected lines. The committee agreed to sign the House Bill 2 conference report after resolving the listed positions and language compromises. The committee then moved through House Bill 3 on higher education, agreeing to most Senate positions and a conference proposal directing the department to develop a new higher education funding model by December 1, 2026. Several members raised concerns about the timeline and whether the model would preserve separate funding buckets for two-year and four-year institutions, but the proposal was retained. House Bill 2004, covering transportation, was also reviewed, with compromises on items such as safety operations, low-volume roads, port funding, and several flex percentages. Members discussed the use of Capital Commission dollars and the status of road and port projects, and the bill was advanced with the agreed positions. House Bill 5, dealing with information technology and administration, generated substantial debate over a new Senate-added language proposal for OA/ITSD. Several members objected that the language was overly prescriptive, resembled a resolution, and could steer the state toward a specific cloud-computing direction or vendor; others said it was intended to create accountability and a plan for better oversight of IT spending. The committee left some items open briefly, then returned with a shorter conference proposal and agreed to distribute it. House Bill 7, House Bill 8, House Bill 9, and House Bill 2010 were also handled, with a mix of Senate, House, and compromise positions on public safety, veterans, agriculture, economic development, and behavioral health items. The committee recessed several times and repeatedly instructed members to sign the conference reports after the agreed changes were read into the record.