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• So, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Thanks, Madam Chair, Senator.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Thanks, Madam Chair, Senator.
• Senator Scott. Senator Pope? Yes. Senator Scott. Senator Wilson. Senator Hickey. Yes.

Bills: HB10, HB12, HB34, SB130, SM21

Keywords: physician assistants, interstate compact, medical services, licensure, cross-state practice, military families, regulatory authority, physical therapy, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare, military spouses, criminal background check, HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district

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• Whereas the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey are pleased to honor Scott Riccardi
• July 25, 2025, Scott won over $400,000, answered 484 clues correctly, and earned a place in the show's
• His parents, Patrick and Donna, and his brothers, Ryan and Tommy, Scott has become the source of pride
• I watched Scott Riccardi... I want to thank him for sponsoring this resolution.
• I watched Scott Riccardi on Jeopardy almost every one of those wins. I'm an avid watcher.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Well, so Chair Scott moves All right.
• Um so, Representative Scott. Um so, Representative Scott.
• Co-Chair Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair. Co-Chair Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Yeah, thank you, Chair Scott. Thank you. Yeah, thank you, Chair Scott.
• <01:25:34.200> And Chair Scott, thank you. And Chair Scott, thank you.

Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.

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• >> [Clears throat] >> [Clears throat] >> [Clears throat] >> By Representative Scott and Representative
• Representative Scott, Representative Lawrence, please identify yourselves for the record and begin with
• Representative Scott: Um, thank you, Mr. Chair and members. It's a pleasure to be here.
• Representative Scott: So with that, I will let Representative Lawrence talk some more about the program
• So, with that, Representative Scott, to close. Representative Lorentzen to close. Mr.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1791 was presented as a scholarship/grant program for students in postsecondary technical or career programs offered through their high schools. Representative Scott and Representative Lawrence described it as a way to help students transition into careers or further education by covering costs such as tools, boots, books, and other work-related expenses. The chair noted the bill would be laid over, with limited time for testimony because of a full agenda. Testimony strongly supported the bill. Steve Collina of the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association said manufacturing is a major Minnesota industry and that the bill fills a gap by supporting K-12 career pathways; he emphasized the proposal would not cost the state or taxpayers. Trevor Quennell, a Centennial High School graduate now at Dunwoody College, said the bill would have eased the burden of buying expensive tools and balancing work, school, and transportation. Eric Trost, an instructor at St. Francis High School, explained that Saints Manufacturing is a student-run, elective business-style program that teaches estimating, quoting, logistics, welding, machining, and employability skills, and he said the grant portion is especially important because many students go directly into the workforce. Naomi Brasky, a St. Francis student and Army National Guard enlistee, said the program has given her real-world problem-solving and communication experience and that grants would help cover costs not included in tuition. Members responded positively, with one noting broader trends away from four-year college and calling the bill common sense. In closing, Representative Lorentzen credited instructor Eric Trost for originating the idea and thanked an audience member, Mr. Yost, for supporting the program. The chair then laid House File 1791 over.

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• Chair Scott, if you want to make your way to the desk, it's already up.
• Chair Scott, since you are not a member of the committee, I will move your bill.
• Thank you, Chair Scott.
• Representative Scott, um, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I appreciate that, Chair Scott. Members, any other questions?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Rodney, is this your cat?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint HHS and LBT meeting opened with accessibility concerns, as several blind attendees arrived after the general public had already been seated. The chair apologized and said future hearings would try to seat blind members earlier. The committee also announced the hearing was being streamed on YouTube, testimony would be limited to one minute, and written testimony was available online. The first bill heard was SB 2281, relating to the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The Department of Health supported transparency for patients but preferred disclosure through provider websites and office signage rather than a new regulatory program. The Hawaii Medical Association and Healthcare Association of Hawaii generally supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about administrative burden and suggested a working group or model policies. Hawaii Pacific Health said it already uses AI for note-taking and patient portal functions and worried that written notice requirements could create too much consumer information. In response, the chair emphasized that patients should be informed when AI is used, especially if it affects diagnosis or consequential decisions, and said AI should not be making medical decisions. The committee later voted to recommend SB 2281 pass with amendments, including narrowing the definition of consequential decisions, removing certain language requested by DOH, adding a two-year implementation period, and setting a far-future defective date for further discussion; both committees adopted the recommendation, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting with reservations. The second major bill was SB 2852, a civil rights measure focused on digital access for people with disabilities. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii all supported the bill, arguing that existing law clearly protects physical access but should also make digital access explicit. Blind testifiers described how accessible technology, such as VoiceOver on iPhones, allows them to participate independently in public processes and warned that inaccessible digital systems can create barriers for thousands of blind residents. One testifier, an attorney with disability-law experience, supported the bill’s intent but said the draft had flaws, including no exceptions for archived materials, no distinction between small and large businesses, and concerns about the timing and choice of accessibility standards; he suggested delegating regulatory authority to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. The bill’s sponsor said he supported DAB’s proposed amendments, and the committee indicated those amendments would address many of the concerns raised. No final vote on SB 2852 was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 2751, which defines compounded prescription drugs for workers’ compensation purposes. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations supported the bill but requested clarifying amendments to keep pharmacists as the primary professionals authorized to compound in licensed pharmacies and to limit any physician compounding authority to the physician’s own patient. Supporters included the Work Injury Medical Association of Hawaii, while Solera Integrated Medical Solutions opposed the measure, arguing the current definition was already broad enough and warning about cost inflation, especially with 503B bulk compounding facilities and physician dispensing. In questioning, members asked about rural access, reimbursement for 503B products, and late testimony suggesting definitions for 503A and 503B facilities, limits on physician dispensing to 30 days post-injury, and pre-approval for non-FDA-approved drugs. DLIR said not every rural community has licensed pharmacists available, that products with a national drug code are reimbursed at 140%, and that 503B facilities raise concerns because they are bulk manufacturers rather than patient-specific compounding operations. The meeting then moved into decision-making on SB 2281; the chair’s pass-with-amendments recommendation was adopted by both committees, with the vice chair voting with reservations.

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• Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Letting, Love, McKee, Murdoch, Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott
• Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace. Thank you, Madam Secretary.
• Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace. Any senators wish to change their votes?
• Senator Scott, no. Senator Tucker, no. Any others on this side? Senator Flowers, no.
• Murdoch, Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• >> I<02:06:29.679> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.
• Scott. I. Steinman's excused. President Bman. Closing vote. "I." Salazar. "I." Scheler. "I." Scott.
• >> I<02:59:02.240> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.
• >> I<03:04:34.880> Scott.<03:04:35.600> Hi. >> I Scott. Hi.
• >> I<03:10:34.800> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Murdoch, Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace.
• Scott? Yes. Aye. Scott? Yes. Aye. Simon. Stone. Sullivan. Tucker. Tucker. Wallace.
• Scott.
• Scott? Scott? Simon? Stone? Sullivan? Aye. Tucker? Tucker? Wallace?
• , Simon, Stone, Scott, Simon, Stone, Sullivan, Sullivan, Tucker, Wallace.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Do y'all want to do one at a time, or I got Scott Baker, Barbie Dickens, and Charles Bush?
• My name is Scott Baker.
• so thank you again my name is Scott so thank you again my name is Scott Baker<00:02:01.159> I'm
• Scott Baker: I'll check right before I left the office, we have 1,149 active projects.
• Scott Baker: Thank you for what you do.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Status of Hiring Four Project Managers within Facilities & Support Services in HB6 from the 24RS 00:02:01 Attendance Roll Call 00:09:32, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance, and Administrative Cabinet met for an informational update, with the new chair noting the committee does not vote on issues and is mainly reviewing implementation of budgeted items. The main presentation came from Scott Baker of the Finance Cabinet’s Office of Facility Development and Efficiency, who explained how the office has shifted experienced staff to lead Department of Parks projects and hired new staff to be trained into project management roles. He said the office is managing 146 ongoing parks projects and has moved from weekly to biweekly meetings as work has progressed. Baker said the budgeted staffing changes were intended to speed project delivery while maintaining expertise, since state project management also requires knowledge of procurement law and other Commonwealth-specific rules. He described the workload as heavy, with 15 project managers handling 1,149 active projects, including one western Kentucky manager overseeing 127 projects, and said the office is trying to add more staff and create new positions to improve recruiting. Members asked about staffing levels and workload, and Baker said the office is not overstaffed but is competing with a strong construction industry for talent. Committee members praised the office’s work on parks projects, noting campground and infrastructure needs at places like Lake Barkley and emphasizing prudent use of the large capital budgets approved in recent years. No votes were taken because the subcommittee lacked a quorum, as some members were in other committee meetings. The chair said the committee would continue to meet during session and interim periods and adjourned the meeting after the update.

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• Senator<00:09:16.280> Scott. Senator Scott. Senator Scott. >> Sure. >> Sure.
• Yes, Senator Scott.
• >> Senator Scott. >> Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott.
• Senator<02:37:50.760> Scott. Senator Scott. Senator Scott.

Keywords: 916, all

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• , I recognize the member from Scott, I recognize the member from Scott, Representative<00:31:07.000
• Representative Scott, to the amendment. Representative Scott, to the amendment.
• I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Scott. Representative Scott.
• And thank you, Chair Scott.
• Chair Scott, uh for carrying this bill, Chair Scott, uh for carrying this bill, for<02:52:05.720>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem, then established a quorum and approved the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine business including second readings of several Senate files, first readings of House files 5067 through 5073, and messages from the Senate transmitting bills and requesting concurrence on House File 3437 and House File 1410. The House concurred in Senate amendments to HF 3437, a commerce bill with a technical cross-reference correction, and passed it 133-0. It also concurred in Senate amendments to HF 1410, a public safety bill on correctional officer procedures, and passed it 132-2 after members described the changes as clarifying and balanced for labor and management. The chamber then took up House File 3404, which increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The bill would raise the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, create aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, law-enforcement-style vehicles, or possession of a firearm, and add a duty for officers to identify themselves while protecting undercover work. Supporters, including the author and several members, tied the bill to the June 14, 2025 killings and said it was needed to restore public trust and protect both the public and legitimate law enforcement. The House passed HF 3404 134-0 after a moment of silence. The House also passed House File 3155, which closes a loophole in gift card fraud law by allowing prosecution based on the value stored on the card rather than just the plastic card itself. Supporters described organized retail crime schemes in which stolen gift cards are drained after activation and said the bill would help retailers, consumers, and law enforcement. The bill passed 134-0. Senate File 3958, which changes the deadline for a disaster assistance contingency account report from January 15 to January 31, also passed 134-0. Finally, the House considered House File 3875, the judiciary policy bill. An author’s amendment removed a section that had been unintentionally left in the bill, and members then discussed provisions allowing courts more flexibility in publishing notices, streamlining some notification requirements in dissolution cases, and making restitution orders permanent unless rescinded by court order. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the bill, before any final vote is shown.

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• It looks like Senator Scott decision.
• [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] >> Senator<00:09:04.000> Scott, >> Senator Scott,
• Senator Scott, Mr.
• Chairman and Senator Scott? Yes.
• Chair, um Senator Scott, yes, I do. >> Mr. Chair, um Senator Scott, yes, I do.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So I'll also move on to the Office of the Veteran Advocate with Scott Pitta. Hello.
• I know everybody... ...is real tight on time, but I'm Scott Pitta.
• Thank you for that information, Scott, and thank you for your service as well.
• I can put you in touch with how Scott.
• Thank you, Scott. Thank you, Scott. Take care. Bye. Bye, thank you. Hi.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on May 18 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The first presentation was an update on the Massachusetts Disability Employment Tax Credit from MassAbility. The speaker explained that the credit, created in 2022, offers employers up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,000 in later years for hiring certified employees with disabilities. He described a streamlined self-attestation certification process, the online application and outreach tools, and noted that the first full tax season resulted in one company successfully claiming the credit. Members asked about how employers learn to file, available data, carry-forward rules, and whether more information from the Department of Revenue could be shared. The second presentation was from the Office of the Veteran Advocate. The speaker described the office as an independent agency created after COVID and the state veterans home tragedy to improve veteran services and investigate problems. He reviewed VA disability ratings, the fact that service-connected disability does not necessarily prevent work, and the barriers faced by veterans with less-than-honorable discharges. He also highlighted vocational rehabilitation, GI Bill and housing supports, and the office’s work on professional licensure barriers, especially for nurses and other skilled trades. Members discussed whether Massachusetts is behind other states on licensure reciprocity and the need for more openness from licensing boards; the office said it is starting with a narrow nursing-focused review and will report back on findings. In the final portion of the meeting, members discussed a lengthy policy brief from Seed and agreed it should be taken up at the August 31 meeting rather than rushed through by email. The group focused on two emerging areas of work: the benefit cliff and youth/young adult pathways into employment, including apprenticeships. Members suggested creating a clearer tool or spreadsheet to map existing resources and possibly a white paper for appointing authorities, while noting the commission’s limits on direct advocacy. The meeting ended with an invitation for members interested in the benefit cliff work or youth employment pipeline to join follow-up discussions, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• Senator Sanchez, Senator Scott, Senator Cedilla Lopez, Senator Scherer.
• President, yes, Senator Scott. Mr.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Proceed, Senator Scott. Okay, Mr.
• Senator Scott, thank you, Mr.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you, Senator Cervantes. Mr.

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• Uh this has been Representative Scott.
• of what Representative uh Scott said. of what Representative uh Scott said.
• but of course, as Representative Scott but of course, as Representative Scott said,<00:20:51.240
• Representative Scott, the enactment date Representative Scott, the enactment date gives<00:31:58.960>
• from Anoka, Representative Scott. from Anoka, Representative Scott.

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Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill establishing requirements for social media platforms regarding accounts for minors. Rep. Scott explained the bill and an A10 amendment that made several changes, including aligning with Senate language, adding transparency about age-estimation processes, changing the covered-platform revenue threshold, tightening privacy settings for child accounts, and strengthening limits on the sale or disclosure of data collected for age estimation. The A10 amendment was adopted by voice vote. Rep. Bonner then offered A11 to raise the bill’s age threshold from under 16 to under 18 and to replace references to “child” with “minor,” arguing that 18 is the clearer legal age of consent and would better protect 16- and 17-year-olds. Rep. Scott and others opposed the change, saying the bill was designed around First Amendment concerns and that 16 was a more workable cutoff; the amendment failed on a roll call, 15 yeas to 111 nays. A subsequent A13 amendment by Rep. Smith, as amended by A17 from Rep. Myers, added a requirement that platforms review publicly available user-generated content and report potential mass-violence threats to the state fusion center with immediate reporting language. Scott objected that the new language had not had hearings, but the Myers amendment to the amendment was adopted, 83 yeas to 47 nays. Rep. Greenman then offered A18 to tie the discussion to broader gun violence prevention and assault weapons, arguing social media measures alone were insufficient; Rep. Finke spoke in support of broader harm-reduction efforts and the amendment’s intent. The transcript ends while discussion of A18 is still underway, with no final vote shown on that amendment or on final passage of the bill.

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• I want to compare House File 1234 from Chair Scott.
• This is a bill that also uh Chair Scott.
• They say the bill is a really important step. >> Any follow-up, Trish Scott?
• that, I think what Representative Scott that, I think what Representative Scott was<00:34:32.960
• Vice Chair Scott: No. Vice Chair Agbaje: Aye. Representative Acomb: Aye.

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• [clears throat] Senator Scott.
• Moved by Senator Scott, All right.
• with Senator Scott. with Senator Scott. It's<01:10:57.920> another<01:10:58.080> one.
• deal with some of this as Senator Scott deal with some of this as Senator Scott mentioned.<01:14
• Senator Scott. >> Senator Scott. >> Hi. >> Chairwoman Schuler. >> Hi. >> Mr.

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• Senator Scott, thank you very much for being here. Well, Mr.
• Senator Scott. Scott. Scott. Senator<00:15:35.480> Rothfuss.<00:15:36.040> Sure.
• Senator Scott and I have talked about exactly that.
• Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott. Mr. Chairman, they haven't done it.

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• Madam Chair, Senator Scott. Madam Chair, Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott.
• Senator<03:38:33.920> Scott. Senator Scott. Senator Scott.
• Yes, Senator Scott. I Madam Chairman. Yes, Senator Scott.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. If we Right. Thank you, Senator Scott.

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