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• Uniform Laws Commission are identical.
• Commission are Uniform Laws Commission are identical.<00:08:03.919> Uh<00:08:04.319> Board
• The same on line 327 with the Clemency Review Commission.
• The House repeals these provisions code.
• And predating state fire code repealed.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Juvenile Justice Commission in New Jersey that runs their state facilities and not only have they
• That is the most impacted by gangs and juvenile crime of any zip code in the state of Texas.
• Deputy General Counsel with TJJD and the former Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.
• The Code of Criminal Procedure and prohibit community supervision including deferred adjudication in
• The Human Resources Code Outlines that that they're there to promote public safety.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• And he works for a commission, right?
• <00:11:28.480> There's salary or commission? There's salary or commission?
• a salary, but he also gets a commission. a salary, but he also gets a commission.
• :37.279> he<00:11:37.600> clearly also gets commission, but he clearly also gets commission
• hours a week and getting a commission hours a week and getting a commission yet yet yet he's<00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , if they're all going to law Kids Code, if they're all going to law and<00:22:44.720> effect,
• , three new positions on that commission, three new positions on that commission, one<00:43:56.600
• this that advises on how the commission is going to in fact operate?
• > going advises on how the commission is going advises on how the commission is going to<00:44:33.200
• <00:45:06.920> committee<00:45:07.320> on to the commission committee on to the commission

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I don't want another study commission. [laughter] No, no, not a study commission. Interim study.
• I know the liquor commission is here.
• with the state fire code.
• with the state fire code.
• Um it can be brought by code.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to, um, you know, exert itself, uh, into the problem that you have here using codes.
• OK, so this is not code violations, it's just they've been outdated.
• And this is based on the Dallas City Code.
• But that's a lot of what these fire codes do.
• And again, this is not meant to make it a, um, structured code enforcement.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• We have the director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission presenting their budget to the committee.
• One is just about did you know about what everything that we do with the Tax Commission?
• I think it's one of the most important initiatives in the history of the tax commission.
• There is no other tax commission. What we said was that's not acceptable, right?
• And we had about 100 FTEs transfer over from the tax commission.

Keywords: 914, all

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• AB 2424, Korea, Public Utility Commission Advisory Board, holding committee.
• AB 2424, Correo, Public Utility Commission Advisory Board, holding committee.
• AB 2130, Haney, State Athletic Commission, holding committee.
• of commission meetings and adjust the reporting requirement.
• of commission meetings and adjust the reporting requirement.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 14, 2026 suspense-file hearing and considered 637 Assembly bills, plus several committee bills and one Senate bill. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors guiding decisions: fiscal impact, return on investment, avoiding added costs to constituents, and protecting the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then took action on a very large number of measures, with many bills receiving do pass or do pass as amended recommendations and many others held in committee. Topics covered a wide range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, public safety, labor, environmental regulation, wildfire mitigation, water, transportation, cannabis, AI, and state governance. Several bills were amended to reduce costs, narrow scope, remove provisions, or make them contingent on appropriations or existing resources; some were advanced on A or B roll calls, while others were held. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, school and higher education programs, wildfire and fire safety, housing financing, and various criminal justice and public safety measures. It also moved forward a number of bills related to tribal issues, consumer protections, energy and utility policy, and environmental programs. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved a large number of bills to the Assembly floor and adjourned.

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• Gonzalez, California Student Aid Commission.
• The commission is not a state agency.
• The commission is not a state agency.
• The Student Aid Commission is one of those.
• We are a small commission with only one server.

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the May Revision’s Proposition 98 changes for K-12 and community colleges. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with higher guarantees in each year, full payment of the prior settle-up, and larger deposits into the school rainy-day fund. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF updates were reasonable, but urged caution about the settle-up approach and recommended using more of the available funding to protect ongoing programs and build budget resilience. Members focused heavily on the size of the proposed $3.9 billion settle-up, the $10.3 billion reserve deposit, declining K-12 enrollment, and how much of the new funding should be ongoing versus one-time. The committee then reviewed the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described the May Revision’s higher SCFF COLA, additional funding for enrollment growth, a student support block grant, apprenticeship adjustments, and continued funding for deferred maintenance, Calbright, Common Cloud, and credit for prior learning. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended prioritizing the statutory COLA increase, noted that more than half of districts are already above current-year growth targets, and said the new adult learner demonstration project should be rejected because districts already have tools to support similar services. Members also discussed a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall, which Finance said was discovered too late for the May Revision and would need to be addressed later. Finally, the committee took up the proposed implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the California Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career to build eligibility and data systems, along with trailer bill changes to set up state approval processes. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, that California lacks the needed infrastructure, and that the state will need emergency regulations, data linkages, and ongoing funding beyond the one-time proposal. The LAO agreed that some initial funding is needed but warned that the amounts and ongoing costs remain uncertain and that the Legislature should carefully draft the trailer bill language. Members asked about timing, other states’ actions, and how the state would ensure the program is ready for students and institutions.

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• Yeah, the property code essentially provides that if you're going to give a notice to vacate, you have
• So the time periods are short either under the property code or under the terms of the lease.
• Members, this is Senator Huffman's bill relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission
• Huffman's resolution proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the state commission
• on judicial conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively

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• <00:58:00.880> I amendment is coded A10. I amendment is coded A10.
• I'm the the commission heard it.
• , the pensions commission, the pensions commission, and<01:13:36.880> with<01:13:37.040>
• Our commission was fun.
• Our commission was fun.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House adopted the conference committee report on House File 1141, the housing bill, and repassed the bill as amended by conference. Representative Howard said the compromise bill would help build thousands of homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral by using MHFA interest earnings and fund transfers. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, FHPAP, supportive housing, and added transparency for MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate provisions such as a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases were not included. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing housing as a basic need and linking the bill to homelessness, workforce shortages, and health outcomes. Supporters praised the bill’s funding for supportive housing, first-generation homebuyer assistance, tenant hotline services, and manufactured housing, and said the bipartisan conference process improved the measure. Representative Kosowski and others argued the bill would help people stay housed, reduce pressure on schools, hospitals, and emergency rooms, and support communities across all 87 counties and tribal nations. Republican members raised concerns about spending and government growth, arguing the state should prioritize taxpayer relief, school safety, fraud prevention, and asset preservation instead of housing investments. Representative McDonald questioned the growth in MHFA staffing over the past decade, and Representative Howard responded that the agency had taken on many new responsibilities since the state’s larger housing investments and needed staff to administer programs effectively. After the motion to adopt the conference report prevailed, the bill moved to third reading, where further discussion continued in a generally supportive but divided debate.

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• Currently, the county fish and game commissions can use revenue generated from violations of the Fish
• and Game Code to protect fish and wildlife.
• This bill gives these county commissions more flexibility by allowing them to use the funding for wildlife
• Currently, the county fish and game commissions can use revenue generated from violations of the Fish
• and Game Code to protect fish and wildlife.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay. On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added. The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.

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• simplification and modernization of the licensing and fee structure of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
• simplification and modernization of the licensing and fee structure of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
• current treatment as liquor, the distribution of which is controlled by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
• Basically, you want to expire those two subsections in that section of code, effective July 1, 2027.
• This bill amends provisions of the West Virginia Code by adding three new articles to foster economic

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• And first up to speak will be the chairman of the commission, Chair Anderson. Come on up, sir.
• letter of May 21st, the day after my birthday, you mentioned on the second page, glaringly, the commission
• failed to inform you that I have taken steps through legal counsel to eliminate the roadblocks commission
• interested in is your explanation of, you go on and say, I'm prepared to file a suit against the commission
• being misused, and funds are being diverted for areas of operation outside of supporting the building code

Summary: The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit. The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review. The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.

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• the bill we heard previously relating to the authority and responsibilities of Texas Historical Commission
• HB 5616 establishes a grant fund to be administered by the Texas Historical Commission to support exhibit
• There's a resource witness from Texas Historical Commission if you need them.
• I do plan on offering a committee substitute for this bill that adds a geographical boundary and code
• change I intend to introduce in a committee substitute is a repeal of Section 480-0152 government code

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• We had health and safety commissions, but we could go on and on.
• There was a special, they called it the Restrictive Housing Commission, Suicide Prevention Measures Commission
• commission.
• , the 101 Commission, which concluded its work in 2021–2022.”
• “I think that’s why this commission has come into play.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to continue its review of the county sheriffs’ role in corrections, reentry, and public safety. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the sheriffs completed a lengthy presentation describing how their offices provide regional jail services, women’s programming, mental health and substance use treatment, reentry support, community partnerships, and auxiliary public safety functions such as BCI work, TRIAD, Meals on Wheels, and event support. They emphasized that services are tailored to local needs, that women’s facilities are designed to keep mothers close to family and support reunification, and that programming, housing, and job placement are central to reducing recidivism. They also discussed challenges including K2/synthetic drugs in facilities, gang classification and separation, and the difficulty justice-involved people face obtaining IDs and birth certificates, especially for people from Puerto Rico. Commission members generally praised the sheriffs’ work and asked for more detail on how regional women’s facilities operate, how community-provider cuts might affect reentry services, how no-cost phone/tablet communication is balanced against programming time, and what the most essential programs are if funding is reduced. The sheriffs said programming must come first, identified mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence programming, and housing/job placement as critical, and explained that community organizations and the Registry of Motor Vehicles are key partners in reentry. They also described their approach to gang management through classification, separation, and information sharing, and noted that the Registry has become more flexible but Real ID requirements have made documentation barriers more significant. The commission chair stressed that the purpose of the study is collaboration and improving system performance, not an adversarial effort against the sheriffs or a decarceration debate. Members noted that future meetings would hear from probation in June and the Department of Correction in July, and that the commission would continue gathering information before deciding on next steps. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• Can you, I didn't follow where you were talking about the Racing Commission on your amendment.
• The Racing Commission is on line 7.6 of the amendment.
• There was a letter posted in the packet from the Racing Commission dated March 24th, 2025.
• In section 1, you will see a code of ethics for the legislative branch, and that's in Article 2.
• In Article 2, the first section deals with the code of ethics for the legislature.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• It's clear, based on where we are now with our property taxes and their tax code, that we need to have
• It's clear based on where we are now with our property taxes and their tax code that we need to have
• where we are now with our property taxes and their tax code that we need to have more state support for
• That was code to my son for autism. He took the book off the bookcase and said, 'Goodbye, book.'
• would work with several of you on this, to have a full new Chapter 70 or school funding formula commission

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with most testimony focused on two main topics: improving access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for students with disabilities, and raising educator pay statewide. On the AAC bills (House 514/Senate 418), parents, advocates, and attorneys described how AAC devices and communication books help nonverbal or minimally verbal children communicate, participate in class, and reduce frustration and behavioral issues. Testimony emphasized that while districts are generally required to provide devices, many teachers and school staff lack training to use them effectively; the bill would direct DESE to update licensure and training requirements so newly licensed teachers are prepared to support AAC users. Committee members asked about current teacher-prep practices, implementation, and whether DESE could act without legislation, and witnesses said the proposal was intended as a long-term solution and had previously received some support and compromise language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House 733/Senate 370, which would set a statewide minimum salary of $70,000 for teachers and $55,000 for education support professionals (ESPs/paras), with inflation adjustments and a phase-in structure that would shift costs over time from the state to municipalities. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, MTA leaders, and school employees from several districts, argued that current pay is not a living wage, contributes to staffing shortages and turnover, and forces many educators to work multiple jobs or rely on public assistance. They said the bill would help recruit and retain staff and better reflect the importance of the work. Committee members raised questions about how the state would fund the mandate, how it would interact with Chapter 70 school aid and local budgets, whether other states have similar mechanisms, and whether the proposal could create disincentives for districts already paying above the floor. Witnesses pointed to the Student Opportunity Act, the Fair Share Amendment, and the need for a broader school funding formula review as possible parts of the solution. The committee also briefly heard and discussed Senate Bill 435/House Bill 736, which would require de-escalation training for school bus operators, with the training paid for by employers. The sponsor and a parent advocate said the bill was prompted by a school bus incident involving a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and would improve safety and reduce reliance on law enforcement. Members asked whether the bill should also cover bus monitors and other transportation staff, and whether private contractors and public operators currently provide similar training. At the end of the hearing, the chairs closed testimony on the full list of bills and adjourned the hearing without taking any votes.

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• As I said, it'll expire actually in 2027 so it doesn't stay in code.
• Those institutions would come before the Higher Ed Commission and petition and make their case for why
• I did have an opportunity to sit down with the Higher Education Commission and ask these questions.
• We don't have USC codes in Indiana.
• Because that's exactly what that USC code is put, was voted on and put in place for.

Keywords: 964, all

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• right now with vacation rental licensees where they have to certify whether their balcony is up to code
• to show up or a representative, but I can definitely... ...sheriff's office or county commission to
• sheriff's office or county commission to show up or representative, but I can definitely get the attorney
• Fire and building code change-of-occupancy triggers force expensive upgrades when a school moves into
• National Fire Code.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills, with several focused on water safety, utilities, and local government transparency. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was explained as clarifying water quality credits and water quality enhancement areas, and it was reported favorably after one support appearance. SB 28, a claim bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland arising from injuries caused by a police shooting, was also reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 658 on water safety requirements for rental properties drew extensive testimony in support from child advocacy and drowning prevention advocates, who cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and the disproportionate impact on children with autism; the bill was amended to require front-end certification and remove local add-on authority, then passed favorably. CS/SB 18, a claim bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, was reported favorably after questions about the verdict, settlement posture, and who would receive the funds. SB 934 on areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a provision viewed as conflicting with the Live Local Act and then passed favorably. SB 1622, which creates a one-time waiver for certain late-filed financial disclosure fines, also passed favorably with support from an appearance form. SB 1264 on private schools and zoning was reported favorably after members noted ongoing concerns and planned further discussion. CS/CS/SB 260 on electric vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to narrow the bill to storage issues and cap the fee period until inspection; it drew both support and opposition from insurers, fire officials, and vehicle industry representatives, and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1014, dealing with municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, was amended to limit it to residential development and clarify capacity standards, then passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 expanded the local infrastructure surtax to include body camera programs and was reported favorably after an amendment requiring voter approval. Finally, CS/SB 1724 and SB 1566, both on local government utility and budget transparency, were amended and reported favorably despite concerns from cities and counties about implementation costs and burdens.