Transcript Highlights:

• proposed currently within the limits?
• Our proposal discussion for good reason.
• The overnight proposal... The overnight proposal we have is broader and better based.
• The overnight proposal in the draft too.
• c> hiring<01:46:58.720> requirements proposal to reduce hiring requirements proposal to reduce

Bills: HF4407, HF4382

Keywords: child welfare, African American children, racial disproportionality, family preservation, reunification, foster care, kinship care, relative placement, noncustodial parent, guardian ad litem, ombudsperson, Department of Human Services, county social services, active efforts, reasonable efforts, child protection, placement, out-of-home placement, Northstar kinship assistance, data disaggregation

Summary: The Children and Families Committee adopted the April 8 minutes and then took up House File 4407, as amended by the A1 amendment. The amendment, explained by nonpartisan staff, incorporated much of the Senate version of related legislation and made a series of changes: it revised the definition of “disproportionately represented child,” shifted that determination to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families, made technical cross-reference and terminology updates, adjusted training requirements, set the working group to expire December 31, 2027, and added an appropriation for statewide implementation. The committee adopted the A1 amendment and then referred the bill to Ways and Means. Representative Gilman said the bill is intended to preserve the goals of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act while addressing operational, legal, and fiscal problems before statewide implementation. He argued for delaying the effective date by one year, shifting case review responsibilities to the state, and providing funding so counties are not left with an unfunded mandate. He also said the bill adds safety measures related to synthetic opioids and other imminent-harm concerns, and that the delay would allow the working group to finish its recommendations and give counties time to prepare. County officials Steve Schmidt of Meeker County/Minnesota Rural Counties and Jenny Mojo of Clay County testified in support of the bill as amended, emphasizing that counties need clearer responsibilities, staffing, training, technology, and dependable funding to implement the law successfully. Rebecca St. George of DCYF said “active efforts” is not absolutely defined and is determined case by case, often with court involvement. Members raised questions about the meaning of active efforts, the bill’s synthetic opioid language, and whether the proposal should apply more broadly rather than within this specific act. A citizen also cautioned that the opioid language should not unintentionally affect families in treatment programs. Representative Hicks warned that the fentanyl provisions could lead to broad removals and create placement problems for teens with substance use disorder, while Representative Gilman responded that the bill includes a rebuttable presumption and is meant to protect children from imminent harm.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Um I appreciate the proposed amendment.
• >> Um I appreciate the proposed amendment.
• But this proposal before you here is fundamentally different.
• :49.679> is proposal before you here is proposal before you here is fundamentally<01:12:50.480
• Um, that said, my proposal here is to move forward in HD1.

Bills: SB2190, SB2338, SB2424, SB2356, SB2981, SB3028, SB3187, SB2378, SB2398, SB2192, SB2155, SB3219, SB3218

Keywords: affordable housing, employment contracts, salary caps, housing finance, public housing authority, executive compensation, parking minimums, off-street parking, transit-oriented development, TOD, housing supply, smart growth, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, micro units, rail transit, public transit stations, county zoning, land use, urban planning

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on a series of housing-related Senate bills. SB 2190 SD2 on inclusionary zoning drew support from HHFDC, Hawaii YIMBY, Grassroot Institute, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and Hako Seed Center, with opposition from OHA and Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. SB 2338 SD1, dealing with housing agency personnel authority, received comments from the Attorney General cautioning that the bill should be clarified to avoid conflicts with civil service and collective bargaining laws and recommending removal of a provision limiting employment contracts; HHFDC said its comments addressed those concerns and supported the measure. SB 2424 SD1, concerning HHFDC, received broad support from housing, business, and community groups, with one opposition. Testimony focused on changing the definition of “qualified resident” so people who already own an HHFDC-assisted unit could later purchase another if their housing needs change; HHFDC said the current rule forces people to sell before buying again and that the bill would help people move up the housing ladder and encourage more housing development. SB 2356 on parking also drew broad support from state agencies, housing advocates, business groups, and local officials, with Unite Here Local 5 in opposition. SB 2981 on land use had strong support from many organizations and 67 individuals, with Unite Here Local 5 opposing. SB 3028 SD2 on property conveyance generated the most detailed policy debate. Supporters, including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Indivisible Hawaii, and others, backed restructuring the conveyance tax into a marginal rate system and urged changes to revenue allocations, including dedicated funding for homeless services, DHHL, and the rental housing revolving fund. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii supported the marginal-rate concept but opposed dedicated special-fund allocations and criticized the bill’s blank sections. Committee members questioned the historical purpose of the conveyance tax, and the Tax Foundation explained it was originally a modest tax tied to property-value tracking when the state still ran the property tax system. The committee also heard SB 3187 SD2 on off-site construction, SB 2378 SD2 on housing permitting, and SB 2398 SD2 on residential housing utilities. OPSD supported SB 3187 but said it preferred the House version and wanted clarification that off-site certification should apply to factories in Hawaii, not out of state, to avoid outsourcing labor; it also suggested starting with a small scope. SB 2378 SD2 drew support from engineering, housing, and labor groups, with testimony that the House version included needed fixes to make the program insurable. On SB 2398 SD2, the Board of Water Supply opposed the bill, saying it could require disclosure of sensitive infrastructure information beyond ordinary water-availability assessments and raise critical-infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns; developers and housing groups supported the measure. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• And for those reasons, we would request that you adopt the amendment proposed by Senator Dreier.
• you adopt uh the uh Amendment proposed you adopt uh the uh Amendment proposed by<00:36:39.040>
• And I would propose that we get rid of that until we can work with industry and get it right, so I'll
• Just as with coerced debt, we are proposing not to count those payments as taxable income.
• <00:53:48.319> not debt um we do not uh we're proposing not debt um we do not uh we're proposing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• vendors on June 5th, and then proposals vendors on June 5th, and then proposals were<00:09:01.320
• And we have expanded review proposals.
• Once the proposals are scored in October, a vendor can be announced, but no direction can be steered
• Now, could they put in a proposal? >> Absolutely. They could put in a proposal. >> All right.
• They could put in a proposal. proposal. proposal. >> All<00:19:51.600> right.

Keywords: 0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes 0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools 0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257 0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System 1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, it's also not an inexpensive proposal.
• <00:23:50.799> I<00:23:51.039> know also not an inexpensive proposal.
• I know also not an inexpensive proposal.
• bill to get proposed. bill to get proposed.
• similar uh proposals or laws like this. similar uh proposals or laws like this.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Taylor had a proposal around a trade diploma program.
• ...on the proposed amendments for HB 2478, which incorporates our state's early childhood education
• So currently we only have to take to the EVIT board request for our proposals in the spring.
• When we put a proposal together in February, we were the first person who submitted the amendment.
• You're asking the director, but this proposal is directed to the Junta Directiva. Probably not.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school to ensure that at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use by August 1, 2027. The sponsor said he would consider floor amendments to clarify that a trained person should be available at all times and to tie the requirement to schools that actually have AEDs. Supporters, including a constituent who lost a child, said the bill could help save lives; opponents and some members raised concerns about cost, staffing, and whether one trained employee is enough. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-1 vote with several members voting present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A public health advocate testified in favor, emphasizing chronic disease prevention in children. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 vote. House Bill 2621, as amended, addressed enrollment and special education access for pupils in unorganized territory, tribal land, and certain military-connected students, including changes to certificates of educational convenience and timelines for district and county action. The sponsor and stakeholders described it as a technical fix to reduce enrollment delays and improve access to services. After adopting both the strike-everything amendment and a Garcia amendment, the committee passed the bill 11-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms during the first three years of employment and allows longer terms only after three consecutive years. The sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly buyouts and give school boards more flexibility; there was no public testimony, and the bill passed 7-4. House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program, also passed after amendment. Supporters said it would build service opportunities and workforce experience, while some members objected to creating and funding a new state program; it passed 8-2 with one present. Later, House Bill 2992, as amended, established a pilot program in schools for child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 in the amendment and funded from the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund. A survivor and anti-trafficking advocate strongly supported teaching children and training staff, while some members objected to the funding source and possible unintended consequences. The bill passed 6-5 with one present. House Bill 2370, concerning who may modify weapons detection systems and requiring superintendent notification to governing boards within 24 hours, passed 8-3 after a debate over school safety, accountability, and whether the bill was too vague or too narrow. House Bill 4056, as amended, would bar fees for legislators making public records requests in their official capacity and require electronic delivery; the sponsor cited large fees charged by school districts, while opponents warned against broad fee exemptions. It passed 8-3. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2478, which would create the Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 performance, accountability, graduation requirements, finance, and related issues, with a proposed amendment to add early childhood analysis. The sponsor said the commission would help drive a statewide conversation and that the Classroom Site Fund had sufficient unused balances to support it. Testimony from early learning and advocacy groups was generally neutral but supportive of including early childhood in the study, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's also a bill, as was mentioned by Alec, proposed.
• There's also a bill, as was mentioned by Alec, proposed.
• There's also a bill, as was mentioned by Alec, proposed.
• There's also a bill, as was mentioned by Alec, proposed.
• There's also a bill, as was mentioned by Alec, proposed.

Bills: HB0098, HB0075, HB0041, HB0101

Keywords: gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management

Transcript Highlights:

• The proposed changes outlined in 2846 effectively address each one of our major concerns.
• The proposed changes outlined in 2846 effectively address each one of our major concerns.
• While this proposal changes what this proposal does change, excuse me, is that under current practice
• Statewide the language in this proposal Statewide the language in this proposal is<00:14:55.040>
• <00:16:05.040> changes consistency while this proposal changes consistency while this proposal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And under the proposed law, commission.
• <00:15:33.360> Um, of the PUC to critique the proposal.
• Um, of the PUC to critique the proposal.
• I would propose we do it this way.
• proposal of the Department of Commerce. proposal of the Department of Commerce.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• but I think it's from what was proposed but I think it's radically<00:45:33.280> different<00
• I know that the Judicial Council did propose to the Supreme Court to make some changes, I think both
• I know that the Judicial Council did propose to the Supreme Court to make some changes, I think both
• I know that the Judicial Council did propose to the Supreme Court to make some changes, I think both
• This proposal, I guess, from the governor, would extend it by two years to 2028.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

Transcript Highlights:

• This change caused the elimination of the proposed stations beyond Big Lake, the proposed Coon Rapids-Foley
• This change caused the elimination of the proposed stations beyond Big Lake, the proposed Coon Rapids-Foley
• This change caused the elimination of the proposed stations beyond Big Lake, the proposed Coon Rapids-Foley
• This change caused the elimination of the proposed stations beyond Big Lake, the proposed Coon Rapids-Foley
• This change caused the elimination of the proposed stations beyond Big Lake, the proposed Coon Rapids-Foley

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• that process, MnDOT takes a look at the eligibility of those project ideas to see if that project proposal
• so it's potenti potentially um proposals so it's potenti potentially um projects<00:36:19.680> that
• So just to give you the level set on the Blue Line, it was originally proposed to start work on it in
• to start work on was originally proposed to start work on it<01:05:13.839> in<01:05:14.079>
• I have to ask, who are these proposals for?

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Lastly, the amendment directs DHS to prepare a proposal for the legislature as to how the state might
• Lastly, the amendment directs DHS to prepare a proposal for the legislature as to how the state might
• Lastly, the amendment directs DHS to prepare a proposal for the legislature as to how the state might
• And so there's a proposal to add that to their list, but...
• Not that I like his effort, but that’s his proposal. We did that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, so, it's a modest proposal, I would offer.
• , I would uh I it's a modest proposal, I would uh I would<00:16:38.480> offer.
• Uh, so it just is a modest proposal to say, uh, limiting agency power.
• Uh, so it just is a modest proposal to say, uh, limiting agency power.
• So I would make a proposal to the committee, and I don't know if I worded it properly.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Five bills are proposed for the consent calendar, and they are Item 5, SB 21 by Senator Durazo; Item
• He argued that the proposal gives cities a way to charge retailers more to retrieve stolen property and
• This proposal from the city of San Jose came about during their budget process, right?
• Last fall, a project was proposed in the community of Pacific Beach, which is located in my district,
• Doug Subers continued by saying the proposal improves community safety and firefighter safety.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you were talking about some reforms I proposed in my blog.
• In fact, they want to propose a smaller part of Harris County.
• This bill proposes to dismantle that contract with the voters.
• As you know, HB 3187 proposes to reduce DART's voter-approved sales tax.
• However, this is a proposal that Rowlett previously considered.

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment to hearing proposed amendment 2025-1481S to HB 381-N.
• The amendment to hearing proposed Yes.
• <01:09:10.400> where engineering change proposals where engineering change proposals where
• And I would propose another strict liability product is fireworks.
• <01:20:09.199> product propose another strict liability product propose another strict liability

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• but I think it's from what was proposed but I think it's radically<00:45:33.280> different<00
• Um, that, well, they apparently propose to eliminate the requirement that the board have an appraiser
• Um, that, well, they apparently propose to eliminate the requirement that the board have an appraiser
• Um, that, well, they apparently propose to eliminate the requirement that the board have an appraiser
• This proposal, I guess, from the governor would extend it by two years to 2028.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313, and Representative Perez moved to retain the bill, saying it needed work and was not ready as written. Representative Smith supported that approach, and the motion to retain passed 18-0. The committee then considered House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure. Representative Smith and others argued the bill was too broad, could create litigation and discovery disputes, and might even be read to affect criminal cases. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and the chair agreed to place it on consent with a report to be prepared. The committee next heard House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved to retain, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0. The committee then took up House Bill 509, a fiscal note bill requiring reporting related to forfeitures. Members on both sides discussed the bill’s cost, the burden of collecting and collating the data, possible duplication across fiscal years, and whether the information was already being collected. The OTP motion passed 11-7, and Chairman Lynn asked Representative McFarland to prepare the report; a minority report was anticipated. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 520, which would authorize Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas. Representative Kuttab supported the bill, saying similar authority exists in other agencies and states. Opponents argued the DOE already can obtain information through the attorney general, that the bill would create an unbalanced internal enforcement process, and that the subpoena authority was not tied to the curriculum-related concerns raised in testimony. Representative Ter offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena authority from DOE hearing officers to the attorney general; the amendment failed 7-11. The committee then voted on the bill as amended, and the OTP motion passed 10-8, with a minority report also requested.

Transcript Highlights:

• They've been receptive to a lot of the changes that we've tried to propose.
• I think this bill is still complementary to what we've proposed because it criminalizes...
• There was your bill, SB 1820, that was proposed, passed the Senate, did not pass the House.
• Then it goes through legislative proposals including it lists some...
• I proposed it. Yeah, but that's recent worry about it.

Bills: SB 28, SB 687, SJR 34, SCR 9, SB 523, SB 62, SB 847, SB 706, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992

Keywords: lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts

Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment fixes the proposed statute in my view, because without that amendment it would have been
• amendment uh fixes uh the proposed amendment uh fixes uh the proposed Statute<00:27:37.799> in
• She said that, given that the statute is in child protection, her interpretation is that the proposal
• uh so we can uh if you'd like proposal uh so we can uh if you'd like to<00:35:25.800> respond
• interpretation that you're proposing interpretation that you're proposing would<00:36:58.680>

Keywords: 1183, house