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• 52.560> negotiation<01:42:53.320> are<01:42:53.560> completed<01:42:54.639> except
• after negotiation are completed except after negotiation are completed except far far far lower<
• We're neutral on this bill, with the one exception is the part about the insurance.
• /c><01:59:11.119> one neutral on this bill with the one neutral on this bill with the one exception
• is the part about the exception is the part about the insurance<01:59:13.639> I<01:59:14.159>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• However, uh camping is expressly not permissible on state trust lands except on state trust lands that
• > state<00:02:04.479> trust<00:02:04.799> lands<00:02:05.119> that lands except
• on state trust lands that lands except on state trust lands that are<00:02:05.600> specifically
• And there is one exception in ownership.
• And there is one exception in that<01:34:15.120> the<01:34:15.360> way<01:34:15.440>

Keywords: 916, all

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• It wasn't people from Lakeville that showed up there except for me.
• It wasn't people from Lakeville that showed up there except for me.
• Lakeville that showed up there except Lakeville that showed up there except for<01:08:55.359>
• Uh, take a little exception<01:52:59.679> with<01:52:59.920> calling<01:53:00.239> a
• <01:53:00.400> disingenuous exception with calling a disingenuous exception with calling a

Bills: HF3694, HF3844, HF4006, HF3785, HF3849, HF4102, HF3441, HF3507, HF3562

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• We heard that it's similar to rent control because there is a board that makes exceptions for the rate
• There is no set rate, and therefore there will be no exceptions to rates that have been set.
• <00:24:09.679> for<00:24:09.840> the<00:24:10.080> rate that makes exceptions
• for the rate that makes exceptions for the rate that's<00:24:10.559> been<00:24:10.720> set
• <00:24:16.320> to therefore there will be no exceptions to therefore there will be no exceptions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There<00:24:18.960> was<00:24:19.120> no<00:24:19.360> exception.
• There were only There was no exception.
• And a couple of notable exceptions: the two states that have very blue politics but very low electricity
• Otherwise, with a couple of exceptions, Virginia, my home state from way back when, is among the lower
• So, you do have a couple of exceptions, but with those exceptions, those dozens of states are all red

Bills: HF3298

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

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• And the last one, adding a new budget exception for older adults eligible for EW and discharging from
• The next one limits DWS rate exceptions. This one has an effective date of July 1st, 2026.
• <00:51:25.280> for<00:51:25.440> older<00:51:25.760> adults budget exception
• 44.240> has<00:52:44.400> an<00:52:44.559> effective exceptions.
• This one has an effective exceptions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and so I have no problems with the amendments they provided to us except for the last one and not
• amendments they provided to us except amendments they provided to us except for<00:40:01.280>
• And uh without the governor being here, which I don't know what that means except I no information.
• <01:54:16.480> So,<01:54:16.960> I'm except I no information.
• So, I'm except I no information. So, I'm concerned<01:54:17.599> about<01:54:17.840> that.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• It says except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
• flexibility when it comes to their pre-existing<00:17:26.520> conditions<00:17:27.000> except
• <00:17:27.360> for pre-existing conditions except for pre-existing conditions except for practically
• <00:19:00.480> for<00:19:00.679> non- includes cancer it says except for non- includes
• cancer it says except for non- melanoma<00:19:01.640> skin<00:19:02.000> cancer<00:19:

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

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• Um, except that the magistrate will not do bail, right?
• getting no we would be paying them and getting no work.<01:17:40.840> Um,<01:17:41.840> except
• Um, except that the magistrate work.
• Um, except that the magistrate will<01:17:44.080> not<01:17:44.320> do<01:17:44.760>
• 08:55.840> but<02:08:56.000> I<02:08:56.239> I Representative Munz: "I take exception

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor. Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support. The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.

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• <00:19:10.720> to<00:19:10.880> the Hospitals approve an exception to the Hospitals
• approve an exception to the priority<00:19:11.440> admissions<00:19:11.840> law<00:19:
• And then finally, the panel would like to renew the exception for up to 10 hospitalized patients waiting
• <00:25:04.559> for<00:25:04.720> up would like to renew the exception for up would
• like to renew the exception for up to<00:25:05.000> 10<00:25:05.360> hospitalized<00:25

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• USDA helps with all of our programs except the companion animal or, except for the cat, dog, and cat
• ><00:18:52.400> of<00:18:52.480> our<00:18:52.600> programs<00:18:53.159> except
• <00:18:53.440> the with all of our programs except the with all of our programs except the
• companion<00:18:54.000> animal<00:18:54.760> or<00:18:54.960> except<00:18:55.159
• animal or except for the um cat<00:18:56.440> dog<00:18:56.600> and<00:18:56.720> cat

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We know that the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional academic experience combining world-class
• We know that the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional academic experience combining world-class
• We know that the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional academic experience combining world-class
• We know that the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional academic experience combining world-class
• We know that the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional academic experience combining world-class

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There's some exceptions that are outlined in statute.
• There's some exceptions that are outlined in statute.
• There's some exceptions that are outlined in statute.
• I would suggest that most of these people, with the exception of the people who represented the campaigns
• I would suggest that most of these people, with the exception of the people who represented the campaigns

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee met to begin its session with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview from Secretary of State Steve Simon and elections director Paul Linnell on the state’s elections administration and budget needs. Simon said the office’s committee-jurisdiction budget request was for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) election security grant match: Minnesota received about $1 million in federal funds in 2024 and needs a $200,000 state match to unlock the money for election security navigator work. He also previewed the office’s broader presentation on the 2024 election, outreach efforts, and election security. Simon described the 2024 election cycle as successful, saying his administrative goals were high turnout and low drama. He reported that Minnesota had very high turnout in the November election, with more than 3.27 million ballots cast and about 76.4% turnout, and noted that more than 1.3 million voters cast ballots before Election Day. He also highlighted outreach and accessibility efforts, including the Students Voting Program, Youth Day at the Capitol, National Voter Registration Day activities, expanded online voter tools in additional languages, and work to inform eligible Minnesotans about the Restore the Vote law for people leaving prison. He emphasized that elections are a team effort carried out largely by counties, cities, townships, and election judges. Linnell then explained the state’s election administration structure and responsibilities, including the Statewide Voter Registration System, candidate filing and election reporting systems, voting equipment certification, and post-election performance reviews. He said counties are central to voter registration updates and ballot preparation, and noted that in 2024 there were a handful of counties with ballot errors that required court action, with a vendor process change identified as a contributing factor. Committee members asked for more detail on the number and identity of the affected counties. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• However, there is no exception that schools may provide shelter in times of need when the buildings are
• HB 189 is essentially a housekeeping bill, except for the changes adopted by the amendment that we just
• I rise to make a motion to allow the gentlemen to remove their jackets, except when speaking at the well
• Gentlemen may remove their coats, except when speaking at the well. Are you ready for the question?
• <03:55:47.359> when<03:55:47.600> speaking remove their coats except when speaking

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He never had any trouble with alcohol except for medical. He ended up in the hospital.
• He never had any trouble with alcohol except for medical. He ended up in the hospital.
• He never had any trouble with alcohol except for medical. He ended up in the hospital.
• He never had any trouble with alcohol except for medical. He ended up in the hospital.
• He never had any trouble with alcohol except for medical. He ended up in the hospital.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They grab the whole class except the kid causing problems, and they move to the gym and then they try
• They grab the whole class<01:48:07.199> except<01:48:07.600> the<01:48:07.920> kid
• except the kid causing problems and<01:48:09.600> they<01:48:09.760> move<01:48:10.000
• The last of the with a few exceptions.
• I am personally excited to go into conference with this bill, all except for the UI repeal, because I

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yeah, that's an exception.
• I wouldn't have mentioned it except for Representative Daniels's questions about how do we build trust
• I wouldn't have mentioned it except for Representative Daniels's questions about how do we build trust
• <03:17:52.000> for<03:17:52.479> the mentioned it except for the mentioned it except
• <03:18:33.560> of a vaccine with a possible exception of a vaccine with a possible exception

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division III work session focused on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health Services budget. Department staff said Public Health has a relatively small budget compared with other DHHS divisions, is supported mostly by federal and other non-General funds, and contains nearly 100 accounting units and more than 50 federal grants. They emphasized that the governor’s budget did not include significant cuts, but that federal funding uncertainty and the winding down of pandemic-era resources were major factors affecting the division. The division also explained that some apparent budget growth reflects reorganizations, including moving the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and some programs from other DHHS divisions into Public Health. The presentation described Public Health’s mission as serving the entire state through food and water safety, disease surveillance, emergency response, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, WIC, community health center support, and public health data collection. Members asked about bird flu, and staff explained that human-health response would involve Public Health’s lab, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness units, while animal-health issues are handled with the Department of Agriculture; they also noted ongoing milk testing requested by FDA and USDA. The division said its organizational structure includes bureaus for Family Health and Nutrition, Infectious Disease Control, Public Health Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Prevention and Wellness, Statistics and Informatics, and Public Health Laboratories, with about a 15% vacancy rate. Committee members questioned whether the division’s budget and staffing had really grown since pre-COVID, and staff responded that full-time authorized staffing is about the same as in 2018, with the increase largely due to federal pandemic funding that has since receded and to program transfers between divisions. They said Public Health’s General Fund share is about $24 million out of roughly $1.1 billion in DHHS General Fund spending, or about 2.2% of the department total. Members also asked about the 3,000-position cap and unfunded positions; staff explained that the cap remains in chapter law through June 30, 2025, that 394 positions were unfunded in the governor’s budget, and that the division expects flexibility to move money from personnel lines and fill unfunded positions to manage changing needs. No votes or formal actions were taken in this portion of the work session.

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• The Senate is pleased to accept your offer on the budget with the following exceptions: budget lines

Summary: The Appropriations Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met to exchange budget offers and narrow the list of unresolved items. The House presented its first offer on the budget, GR projects, proviso, back of the bill, and the implementing bill, saying it would resolve most outstanding issues. The Senate accepted the offer in part but identified numerous budget lines and several proviso and implementing-bill items as still unresolved, while noting that GR projects and DOT projects remained open issues despite prior agreement on project allocation. The House agreed that the listed budget lines and proviso/implementing-bill items represented the remaining differences between the chambers. The committee then authorized staff to make any technical corrections needed to implement the decisions. There was no public comment, and the committee reminded members that the next meeting would be on one-hour notice. With no further business, Representative LaMarca moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• DMV has occupied that space, and with the exception of a bill that was done by Assembly Member Ting,
• DMV has occupied that space and with the exception of a bill that was done by Assembly Member Ting, you

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• Henderson school community that Tricia Lampron nurtured for many decades, many years, making an exceptional
• Most, well, I guess the obvious exception of myself, are not old. Good.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of retirement classification and benefit bills affecting municipal and state employees. Much of the hearing focused on proposals to move various workers from Group 1 to Group 2 or Group 4, including municipal building officials (H. 2776), MassDOT highway workers (H. 2908/Sousa’s Law), DCF attorneys (H. 2771), probation officers, licensed electricians, drinking water operators (H. 3000/S. 1834), MWRA non-clerical workers (S. 1803), transitional parole officers (H. 2878), Plymouth BCI criminal investigator officers (H. 2975/S. 1863), Beverly fire alarm operators/public safety telecommunicators (S. 1876), Massport pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (H. 2788/S. 1829), and other public safety or hazardous-duty classifications. Witnesses generally argued that their work is physically dangerous, understaffed, or comparable to already higher-classified employees, and several said the changes would help recruitment and retention with little fiscal impact because the affected groups are small. The committee also heard testimony on H. 4508, a home rule petition to grant a disability pension to Boston principal Patricia Lampron. Supporters, including Representative Dan Hunt, Boston city councilors, and Lampron herself, described a severe 2021 assault at the Henderson Inclusion School that left her with lasting physical and psychological injuries and forced her into early retirement. They urged the committee to advance the bill quickly. One witness, Pamela McLaughlin, testified in opposition, arguing the bill would set the wrong precedent and describing alleged prior misconduct by Lampron, and asked that the bill be sent to study. Several witnesses and committee members asked brief questions, mainly about the scope of the bills, whether certain workers were already in higher groups, and the fiscal or precedent concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing. At the end, the chairs announced that testimony was complete, asked whether anyone else wished to speak, and then the committee voted to adjourn.