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• Um, and then we have the autonomous vehicle bill uh that I'm authoring.
• The autonomous vehicle bill uh that I'm authoring.
• favor of the EE1 amendment so the author favor of the EE1 amendment so the author can<00:04:23.280
• <00:59:09.040> for Kaggel, and the other co-authors for Kaggel, and the other co-authors for
• and keep transportation governance and keep transportation governance accountable<01:04:11.440><

Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576

Keywords: vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house

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• So, all the government guys will go first. We’ll allow questions for the government departments.
• all the government guys will go first. all the government guys will go first.
• into the governing. into the governing.
• authorizations and everyone else does. authorizations and everyone else does.
• pre-authorization streamlining. pre-authorization streamlining.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The Supreme Court justices, in a five-to-four majority, ruled government had the authority to compel
• I'm going to alter the specific identifiers in this case for the sake of anonymity. the authority to
• compel providers to the authority to compel providers to furnish<00:04:46.240> a<00:04:46.400>
• Oh, we're trusting the government to be able to...
• thirdparty reports by any government thirdparty reports by any government official<00:43:16.720>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• <00:19:04.559> when the shoulders of local government when the shoulders of local government
• Next, repeal local government cannabis aid.
• <00:41:24.760> managed government managed government managed funds<00:41:27.079> I<00:41
• uh next uh repeal local government uh next uh repeal local government cannabis<00:43:00.760>
• of other problems for local government of other problems for local government to<00:49:39.559>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , an independent branch of government, an independent branch of government, says<01:26:10.960>
• to decide what the with the authority to decide what the law<01:26:40.960> is.
• of the separate branches of government. of the separate branches of government.
• from office an elected representative of the other branches of government?
• That is the branches of government. That is the legislative<01:31:28.720> body.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• Themselves, which makes perfect sense with being, you know, part of the government.
• We follow the HUD HU guidelines set out by the government code and the Comptroller.
• Uh, this request for unexpended balance authority has been included in recommendations.
• So we have a request for some additional staff and appropriation authority there.
• Small government, low tax, low regulation state, um.

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• We can do expedited permitting for local governments when they are planning out these projects.
• As we've noted already, we are projecting a deficit in available credits for local governments.
• We can do expedited permitting for local governments when they are planning out these projects.
• Projecting a deficit in available credits for local governments.
• I'm the government relations director for DCT and taking along with DHS today.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um so my question government.
• :07.600> are authorized positions that are authorized positions that are uh<01:10:10.640> that
• <01:17:04.880> for and to not rely on the government for and to not rely on the government
• But I government agency to do that.
• report authorized by the commissioner. report authorized by the commissioner.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.

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• of the article one branch of government of the article one branch of government like<00:27:34.240
• gasoline would double and government gasoline would double and government revenues<01:20:15.920>
• <02:18:36.840> and he's gutting the federal government and he's gutting the federal government
• money across all the federal government money across all the federal government he<03:58:38.439>
• government government occupies<04:13:57.800> well<04:13:58.199> why<04:13:58.840> do

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• If CFIUS identifies potential risks, especially where a foreign government or a government-controlled
• I'm happy to work with the author on some language.
• Senate Bill 2964 by the bill's author, it’s in there.
• Are there any questions for the author on SCR 63?
• Are there any questions for the author on SCR 63?

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• Finally, this bill authorizes exemptions for certain medical providers and clinics to support the 2028
• Most notably, **SB 153** grants local transit operators the authority to operate charter bus service
• The next bill is **SB 160**, which includes changes necessary to continue the authority for specified
• So, it's going to establish a program of government-run media under the governor's office.
• government.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The job of the session is to fund state government.
• And I think is to fund state government.
• They've been able to author bills. We've got next year that they can continue doing that work.
• <00:19:54.559> should that representative government should that representative government
• They've been able to uh author<00:20:04.960> bills.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Checks did not always contain the signature of two authorized disbursing officers.
• However, an authorizing ordinance was not enacted as required by code.
• Van Buren County Public Water Authority... Without objection, these will be deferred.
• Well, I'm certainly not in authority. Representative Barry.
• But as I understand your constitutional authority as a governing body, you have the ability to call them

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Is that capital authority just specific for two buildings or capital authority for facilities?
• Is that capital authority just specific for two buildings or capital authority for facilities?
• It's about government efficiency.
• It's about government efficiency.
• It's government efficiency.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• commission on government efficiency. commission on government efficiency.
• The simple fact of government is that government likes to spend your money.
• The simple fact of government is that government likes to spend your money.
• on municipal and county government. on municipal and county government.
• small government proponents despise small government proponents despise state<04:38:20.639> government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• revenue bonds issued by the Economic Development Authority beginning July 1, 2026.
• Center prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by the new provisions.
• The bill authorizes the division to grant funds to counties, municipalities, and regional airport authorities
• And finally, it gives permissive rulemaking authority to the Economic Development Authority for these
• It only increases the spending authority.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then reconsidered Committee Substitute for House Bill 5212, noting that an Education Committee amendment had been inadvertently omitted the day before; the vice chairman withdrew the prior motion to report the bill, and the committee returned to the bill with the technical Education Committee amendments pending. The transcript then moved through a long agenda of bills and supplemental appropriations, with the committee generally hearing brief explanations from counsel, occasional member questions, and then voting to adopt amendments and report measures to the full Senate. Among the substantive policy bills, the committee advanced House Bill 4007 on the Industrial Access Road Fund, allowing an additional possible $3 million transfer in a fiscal year, expanding eligible uses, and increasing county/municipal spending limits; House Bill 4765, which raises salaries for state police, teachers, and school service personnel and, via a strike-and-insert amendment, creates a market pay enhancement tied to county and regional income data; House Bill 5162, recodifying tax lien sale procedures and clarifying ownership and government-property tax treatment; House Bill 5382, extending the Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program to July 1, 2031; House Bill 5685, authorizing up to $150 million in revenue bonds backed by excess lottery funds for State Culture Center improvements; House Joint Resolution 42, placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to raise the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000; House Bill 4010, creating an airport hangar grant program and fund; House Bill 4404, increasing from $500 to $5,000 the amount volunteer fire departments may spend on training and fire prevention materials; House Bill 4592, requiring standardized campus safety mapping data for higher education institutions; House Bill 4784, extending and making retroactive a qualified opportunity zone business tax modification; and House Bill 5088, increasing retirement benefits for Division of Natural Resources police officers, with a one-time $4.25 million cash injection. The committee also reported several supplemental appropriations and originating bills, including Senate Bill 842 for the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, Senate Bill 846 for Culture and History capital repairs, Senate Bill 872 for Natural Resources capital repairs (reduced to $10 million in committee substitute), Senate Bill 876 for Department of Health facilities, Senate Originating Bills 1 through 5 covering Culture and History, road funds, corrections IT and services, tobacco education, and the Adjutant General’s armory board transfer, respectively. Most items were adopted by voice vote; House Bill 4765’s strike-and-insert amendment was adopted after a division vote of 10-6. The committee then adjourned.

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• Have you communicated your concerns with the bill author? We have. Okay.
• The committee substitute further specifies that the authority to declare or authorize the emergency will
• We have not updated the non-pipeline violation authority, fine authority for the Railroad Commission.
• I see this as good government.
• It's not anti-industry; it's good government to provide another tool.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• I rise as a proud principal sponsor, co-author of this bill.
• I too rise in support of this legislation as a joint author.
• I rise in support and as a proud co-author of AB 940.
• Lackey has asked for the first roll to be open for co-authors.
• The clerk will open the roll for co-authors. The clerk will open the roll for co-authors.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file. Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold. The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception. The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.

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• a result of their government a result of their government position<01:04:12.559> thank<01
• you’re a local government and you’re going to do a bonding project, that local government has to do
• you’re a local government and you’re going to do a bonding project, that local government has to do
• you’re a local government and you’re going to do a bonding project, that local government has to do
• you’re a local government and you’re going to do a bonding project, that local government has to do

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on February 10, 2025, with member and staff introductions and opening remarks from Chair Kristin Robbins about the committee’s bipartisan mission to address state fraud and improve oversight of executive branch spending. Robbins said the committee would focus on both legislation and informational oversight hearings, likely in coordination with standing policy committees, and emphasized concerns about reported fraud in state government and the need to prevent waste before it occurs. Members from both parties generally expressed support for the committee’s work and interest in learning more about the issues. The sole agenda item was a presentation from the Legislative Auditor on the 2023 report, “Oversight of State-Funded Grants to Nonprofit Organizations.” Legislative Auditor Judy Randall and Deputy Legislative Auditor Jodi Munson Rodriguez explained that the report reviewed how comprehensive Minnesota’s grants management policies are and how well agencies follow them. They said the policies cover the grant lifecycle but often lack detail, and the office found widespread noncompliance in recent years. The presentation included examples such as limited standards for progress reports, flexible monitoring requirements, and no required timeline for closeout reviews. The auditors also noted that state agencies spent an average of about $514 million annually on nonprofit grants from fiscal years 2018 through 2022, with about 2,400 nonprofit organizations receiving grants. The auditors said several factors contribute to compliance problems, including inconsistent funding for grants management, limited training, and uneven use of electronic grants systems. They also noted that statutes gave little authority to enforce compliance. Since the report was released, the Department of Administration has taken some steps, including changes to pre-award financial review policies and a timeline for closeout reviews, but the auditors said other recommendations remain only partially implemented. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on at this meeting.

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• We want to over 440 times to word it and beyond for both the U.S. government global commercial customers
• We also have incredible partners in the U.S. government, both with county space center, NASA and the
• We are equipping the industry and government with the accurate data through our software platform to
• So we are space, Florida, State Spice Point finance and business development authority.
• And like you could even mentioned earlier, you know, we we approach this, we use space port authority

Keywords: 999, senate, all