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• But he was actually an intern for Cordell Perkins.
• But he was actually an intern for Cordell Perkins.
• But, he was actually an<00:14:43.440> intern<00:14:43.920> for<00:14:44.040> Cordell
• <00:14:45.160> And an intern for Cordell Perkins. And an intern for Cordell Perkins.
• They have a lot more stringent, um, rules and whatnot.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• General, last week, the committee Democrats exercised their right under the committee rules to hold the
• career in prosecution, but also a fair career prosecutor. who built her reputation by enforcing the rule
• Bondi was fair, tethered to the rule of law, and could work with both Democrats and Republicans to serve
• She never compromised her integrity, prosecutorial independence, or fidelity to the rule of law.
• Malfeasance and one-man rule.

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• rules more specific, more stringent. Um rules more specific, more stringent.
• Under current rules, ticket time.
• >> Each state has their own rules.
• England states having the same rules. England states having the same rules.
• ,<04:09:26.160> meaning bringing in, both internally, meaning bringing in, both internally

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• <00:44:25.880> care systems, and internal care systems, and internal care documentations<00
• So, Senator Dibble, I assume that the Rules Committee is not expecting this bill.
• Rules Committee is not expecting this Rules Committee is not expecting this bill.
• really excited to get it into Rules. really excited to get it into Rules.
• , the EPA's updated lead and copper rule, the EPA's updated lead and copper rule, which<01:03:59.359

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• That is by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, section 21A.
• Um, what I want you all to know, and I hope internalize at some point is that every oyster shell, alive
• So, I mean, it's a foundational rule. law, you cannot use an M&O tax revenue to pay INS.
• It's against the rules that we only do medical. we don't do anything that's not medical.
• You see this with home rule municipalities, you see this in school district programming, right?

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• And then also a survey of HR executives, students, and internal talent within the Commonwealth.
• and work for both external and internal and work for both external and internal audiences<00:47:
• <00:57:32.960> um um you know externally and internally um um you know externally and internally
• come to us that have made that internal come to us that have made that internal decision<01:07:58.880
• for their families, feel that internal for their families, feel that internal dissonance<01:12:26.640

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Summary: The subcommittee met with leaders of the First Frontier Appalachian Trail System for an update on trail development, economic impact, and funding needs. Speakers said the system has expanded from 18 to 21 counties over the past year, with interest from additional counties, about 450 miles of trails currently open, and a goal of surpassing 1,000 miles within two years. They described the project as primarily an economic development effort that is already drawing public and private investment, supporting lodging and campground businesses, and creating new enterprises such as guide services, repairs, and recovery services for ATVs. The presentation highlighted permit sales, which began on a soft-launch basis earlier in the year and are now available both physically and online. Permits cost $25 per year for in-state residents and allow riding on First Frontier trails. Officials also discussed landowner agreements, saying the standard license agreement is modeled on Hatfield-McCoy, is favorable to landowners, and can be ended with 60 days’ notice. They said the agreements, along with patrols and cleanup efforts, help address trespassing and illegal dumping while encouraging property owners to participate. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain Jason Sloan reported 638 hours of patrols under the memorandum of agreement since January 1 and said the partnership has focused on safety, enforcement of existing laws, emergency planning, and cleanup support. The group also cited partnerships with the National Forest, Onyx Off-Road, ARC, and Yamaha, and said a Jeep Jamboree in Lee County drew 237 registered participants, mostly from out of state. They said a GNCC race in Knox County is being pursued for spring. The authority requested $3.5 million for the next two-year budget cycle and said it needs additional staffing, including two full-time trail development coordinators and part-time office help, to keep up with growth. Members praised the project’s progress and its potential to boost tourism and regional economic development.

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• <00:43:15.760> Revenue changes made to the Internal Revenue changes made to the Internal Revenue
• , between statute, but mostly in rules, between statute, but mostly in rules, sucks<01:16:41.440>
• <01:16:42.719> and<01:16:42.960> puts This sucks them all up out of rules and puts
• <01:30:19.760> Insurance<01:30:20.239> companies around the rules.
• Insurance companies around the rules.

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Summary: The House took up House File 719, the capital investment/bonding bill, and members spent much of the debate praising committee staff and describing the bill as a bipartisan product shaped by statewide bonding tours and negotiations. Supporters highlighted major infrastructure and public facility projects, including water and sewer work, transportation projects, housing, natural resources, and specific local needs such as Grand Marais, the Manomomen County hospital/nursing home, and airport tower funding. Several members emphasized that the bill was a “Team House” effort and argued that infrastructure funding should not be treated as partisan. During debate, members also focused on the bill’s water infrastructure investments and the need for broader, dedicated funding to address lead pipes, PFAS contamination, and rising wastewater costs. Representative Lee noted that more than $400 million in the package went to water infrastructure, while other speakers pointed to transportation funding and a one-time reduction in tab fees as important elements of the bill. Representative Franson and others urged support, saying the package reflected statewide needs and was a down payment on larger asset-preservation needs. The House adopted three technical amendments to House File 719, then gave the bill its third reading. After floor discussion, Representative Niska moved to lay House File 719 on the table, and the motion prevailed, tabling the bill. The chamber then moved on to House File 2484, the cash portion of the infrastructure package, where members again described the measure as a small but important funding bill and discussed a Lower Sioux Indian Community Dakota language item and the limited size of each caucus’s cash allocation.

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• <00:14:16.880> of<00:14:16.960> Chiropractic International Board of Chiropractic International
• are met in addition to all the state rules that we'd be layering on top of the federal rules?
• and the newly imposed state set of rules?
• and the newly imposed state set of rules and the newly imposed state set of rules. rules. rules.
• And again, these rules don't conflict with other state rules.

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1622, a strike-all amendment to create a pilot program for certain small-community hospitals to receive limited certificate-of-need exemptions. The bill would allow qualifying hospitals to open a geriatric psychiatric unit without a CON, permit each hospital one additional CON exemption for a service otherwise requiring one, cap dialysis-unit exemptions at eight hospitals, continue existing moratoriums with periodic Department of Health review, allow facilities in Issaquena or Humphreys Counties under limited conditions, and add a loser-pays rule for unsuccessful CON court challenges. Technical corrections were made, the strike-all amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported do pass as amended by voice vote. The committee then moved to House Bill 942, where Senator McMahan offered an amendment to allow a Lee County chiropractor to advertise as a neurologic chiropractor and list related credentials. Members questioned whether chiropractic neurology is recognized in Mississippi and raised concerns about the practitioner’s prior discipline by the board, but the chair ruled the amendment germane. The amendment failed on voice vote, and the bill itself then passed and was reported to the floor. The committee next considered House Bill 1034, but no amendment was offered. It then took House Bill 479 off the table. That bill extends the temporary licensing period for psychology and marriage-and-family-therapy boards from 30 to 60 days to allow more time for criminal background checks. Senator Blackwell offered a clarifying amendment to make clear that temporary licenses must be revoked if required background checks or other licensure requirements are insufficient, and that the temporary license does not replace the underlying education, training, and examination requirements. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported do pass as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1067, the Rural Health Transformation Program. Senator Hickman explained that the bill would require procurement procedures and reporting for the state’s rural health transformation funds, prioritize projects tied to the original application, and direct funds toward rural and underserved areas such as health professional shortage areas, low-income counties, and places without hospitals. Senators questioned whether the added state rules would layer on top of existing federal requirements and whether the bill could slow distribution or invite litigation, but supporters said it was meant to add transparency and guardrails rather than change the federal program. The bill was discussed at length, but the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 1067.

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• through a rule uh rule making phase through a rule uh rule making phase around<00:58:19.040>
• Um so this is this investigatory rules.
• Those are found in our administrative rules 510.
• <01:06:52.559> And<01:06:52.799> the our administrative rules 510.
• And the our administrative rules 510.

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• ability to petition the Supreme Court or meet with the rules committee, or however it's done internally
• ability to petition the Supreme Court or meet with the rules committee, or however it's done internally
• ability to petition the Supreme Court or meet with the rules committee, or however it's done internally
• ability to petition the Supreme Court or meet with the rules committee, or however it's done internally
• committee or however it's with the rules committee or however it's done<03:11:23.160> internally<

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Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised. After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting. HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.

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• pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7. Senator<00:03:19.519> Carlson.
• Senator Weber votes I. rule 40.7. rule 40.7. >> Uh,<00:59:21.040> Mr.
• pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7.
• I am an internal medicine medicine.
• President, uh, Senator rule 40.7. Mr.

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• Now let's cover the ground rules for appropriate conduct.
• So the new rulemaking is considering whether to update the COLR rules, given the age of the COLR rules
• A scoping ruling was issued on February 5th this year.
• A scoping ruling was issued on February 5th this year.
• and say, are these rules still the rules we want to have for carrier of last resort, right?

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) to examine its history, current operation, and possible future changes in California. Chair Tasha Berner said the hearing was prompted in part by AT&T’s 2023 request for relief from COLR obligations and by broader concerns about public safety, affordability, universal service, and access to modern broadband and telecommunications. The first panel featured a telecommunications expert who traced COLR back to universal service principles and explained how states have handled COLR differently, including full deregulation, limited rural obligations, or transition pathways tied to competition and customer protections. Members asked about affordability, federal and state processes for service withdrawal, and whether COLR remains necessary given modern competition. CPUC staff then described California’s COLR framework, explaining that universal service rests on access, reliability/quality, and affordability, and that COLR requires carriers to provide basic service, including voice-grade calling, 911 access, relay services, and Lifeline. Staff said AT&T’s application sought relief in nearly all of its territory, but no replacement COLR came forward during the proceeding, and public participation hearings drew thousands of comments and strong concern from rural and vulnerable customers. The CPUC outlined its ongoing rulemaking to reconsider whether the 1996 COLR rules and 2012 basic-service definition still fit current conditions, with workshops and public hearings scheduled and a proposed decision expected later in the year or into 2026. Members pressed staff on geographic outreach, wireless coverage, whether broadband can be part of basic service, public safety during wildfires, and what reporting and complaint processes currently exist. In the final panel, industry and public-interest witnesses sharply disagreed. A U.S. Telecom representative argued COLR is outdated, costly, and copper-focused, and said reform should allow technology-neutral alternatives such as wireless, fiber, and satellite while preserving reliable voice and emergency access. The CPUC Public Advocates Office countered that COLR remains a necessary public safeguard, especially for rural and low-income customers, and argued that any transition should maintain or improve service, with public benefits such as broadband investment and continued protections for 911, disability access, and affordability. Committee members focused on the difference between an obligation to serve everyone and a mere option to serve, and on whether the Legislature should provide clearer guidance as the CPUC’s rulemaking moves forward.

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• In that other column, it shows you who we partner with internally and how some of these advisements grow
• The Hispanic Education Bureau conducted our first internal study, achieving about a 50% participation
• So this is kind of an internal mechanism that we set up. And the kids, they perform.
• In the Instructional Materials Rule, there is actually an addition to it that allows for the Hispanic
• I saw that ruling from the appeals court. Could you touch on it? Because I've been reading that.

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• Article 4, Section 19 of the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, Representative Niska moves that the rule
• therein be suspended and an urgency be declared, and that the rules of the House be so far suspended
• all their support and hard work: Sean Herring, Evelyn Winer, Drew Jones, as well as our committee interns
• all their support and hard work: Sean Herring, Evelyn Winer, Drew Jones, as well as our committee interns
• Sean Herring, Evelyn Winer, Drew Jones, as well as our committee interns, Bobby Granquist and Jacob Bloom

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• it got a positive response, so we're going to look into doing that, you know, sort of at least internally
• So it's important for you to understand that those applications were submitted based on the rules that
• would ask that that only be prospective and not go back and alter the priorities, since those were the rules
• Zuchankar and Narayanan, and I am a third-year transfer student studying business management and international
• Zuchankar and Narayanan and I am a third year transfer student studying business management and international

Summary: The committee’s first major discussion focused on higher education facilities across UC, CSU, and the community colleges, with Chair Alvarez framing the issue as a final budget hearing before the May Revise. The LAO presented findings that campuses have grown substantially in buildings and square footage, while classroom and lab utilization remains below legislative standards and deferred maintenance backlogs continue to rise. The LAO also emphasized that the state and segments lack comprehensive data on capital renewal spending and recommended better reporting, clearer funding targets, and long-term planning for renewal and maintenance. UC, CSU, and community college representatives each described large five-year capital plans, aging facilities, seismic and deferred maintenance needs, and the role of student housing, while noting that construction costs are rising faster than inflation. Members questioned the segments about debt service, utilization rates, and how projects are prioritized. UC said its debt service tied to state support is about $665 million annually and described a $30 billion five-year capital financial plan, including housing, medical centers, and building renewal. CSU said it has about $31 billion in five-year needs and more than $8 billion in deferred maintenance, with funding coming from a mix of state-related and one-time sources since the state shifted capital responsibility to CSU. Community colleges said their unmet facilities needs total about $33.5 billion and explained their use of a scoring matrix and FUSION system to rank projects. The chair and members pressed all three systems to better distinguish between projects that are truly shovel-ready and those that are long-term needs, and discussed whether facilities condition data, total cost of ownership, and more standardized metrics should guide future bond proposals. The committee then turned to Proposition 2 and the Governor’s proposed community college capital outlay projects. The Department of Finance said Prop. 2 provides $1.5 billion for community colleges and that the Governor’s budget proposes 29 projects, with two continuing Prop. 51 projects also included. The LAO supported the overall use of the funds but raised concerns about the current 65/35 split between modernization and growth, the unusually large share of gymnasium projects, and some scoring metrics that favor larger campuses and certain regions. Community college officials said the scoring system was developed through participatory governance and would take one to two years to revise, but they supported the funding and agreed to follow up on questions about project categories and the rationale for the weighting. Members also suggested giving more weight to modernization, regional access, and intersegmental or collaborative projects. A final item addressed the CalKids program. The Department of Finance proposed $56,000 ongoing General Fund for three positions, while the LAO recommended approving two positions but rejecting a manager position until the current $7.5 million marketing campaign is evaluated. ScholarShare’s executive director said CalKids has enrolled more than 5 million children, with nearly 600,000 claims and over $45 million distributed, and argued that additional staff and outreach are needed to reach a goal of 1 million claimed scholarships by the end of 2025 and to implement AB 2808. Members asked about marketing effectiveness, data sharing, and eligibility rules, and the program said it is expanding partnerships with Cradle to Career and CSAC. No final vote was taken in the hearing, and the chair indicated the facilities item would be held open.

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• public colleges and also the creating a the belief that the G I bill created a surplus of and over in ruled
• Thank you. >> And I would like to say that Senator Calatayud moves that under rule. 2.1 0 per end to
• I continue to serve on the International Programs Association board which is at that use highly-acclaimed
• And it just was in the 1970's, not the 1940, march was subbed in career has been international finance
• So we were able to Cal most events, football games, basketball games, international in both the national

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• How do we monitor what they do with their own internal training?
• Internal training—how do we know it says they can't use state funds?
• It will be ruled down just like every other bill like it. It's a waste of our time.
• In light of increasing efforts to target Israel and her international partners for commercial and academic
• Under rule 2.10, subparagraph 2, the President has authorized the continuation of this meeting until

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions. After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.

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• The clerk shall read the proposed amendment to the Senate rules.
• Senate Rule Amendment, June 17, 2026: Privileges add 17.06, Senate seal. 1.
• The Senate rule has been distributed to members' desks and will lie on the table.
• Senate Rule Amendment, June 17, 2026: Privileges add 17.06, Senate seal. 1.
• The Senate rule has been distributed to members' desks and will lie on the table.

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• About 1.5 years ago, 2 years ago, the court changed its rules on local rules, and instead of file and
• That's a, that's my rule. The uniform format, by the way, is by rule.
• And so today under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Appellate procedure.
• The rules of appellate procedure do have rules for court recorders, uh, in it, and, um, they have, so
• I don't think the rules, but I don't think the rules of civil procedure speak to that.

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• um state agencies do engage in rule um state agencies do engage in rule making<04:45:17.280>
• um you know having sort of ground rules um you know having sort of ground rules and<04:48:48.160
• In terms of the rule negotiate that.
• <04:53:11.760> make direct us to um for to make rules make direct us to um for to make rules
• Um and I think we were rules for this.

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