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• This is a bill that is a small, practical policy change that improves access to medically necessary care
• Nurse midwives are highly trained, advanced practice clinicians who provide comprehensive perinatal and
• Many practice in hospitals as part of a collaborative care team.
• Their scope of practice is already clearly defined in law, and this wouldn't impact that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• regulatory board makes a licensing decision that is detrimental to a health professional's continued practice
• regulatory board makes a licensing decision that is detrimental to a health professional's continued practice
• the bill by removing provisions relating to the alternative. to a health professional's continued practice
• passed the House, House Bill 2189 requires the nursing board to adopt rules to implement the scope of practice

Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of House bills with Senate amendments, mostly hearing brief staff summaries and sponsor comments on whether they concurred. Topics included tax filing penalties, water and court procedures, vaccination and mask rules, bullion investment, nursing care complaint timelines, privacy protections for property and voter records, medical-record access, professional licensing procedures, school and family law changes, public records access for legislators, AI procurement, fingerprint clearance for traffic survival school instructors, development fees, infrastructure districts, distracted driving penalties, health aide scope of practice, eviction record sealing, backyard structure rules in planned communities, inmate transition services, nuclear-ready community designation, DCS parent-rights notices, domestic-violence evidence standards, inmate mental health study committee, legislative subpoena enforcement, trade office oversight, public power reporting, Native American language proficiency, mental health judicial review timelines, mobile food vendor licensing, medical-intervention requirements in schools, and school board training and meeting transparency. In most cases, the sponsor or a representative indicated concurrence with the Senate amendments, and the caucus generally moved through the bills without extended debate. A few bills drew brief explanation from sponsors about the policy purpose, such as aligning nursing-facility oversight with federal requirements, improving access to medical records, clarifying rules for licensed health aides, and adjusting school-related provisions. Some bills were noted as being sent back to the Senate or otherwise set aside, including HB 2035 and HB 2249. No formal votes were taken in the transcript; the meeting functioned as a caucus review of Senate amendments and sponsor concurrence before floor action. The caucus concluded after HB 2380, with members thanked for attending.

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• As an educator, I also must call attention to the predatory practices that these social media companies
• 00:13:35.760> to<00:13:35.880> the<00:13:36.000> predatory<00:13:36.600> practices
• attention to the predatory practices attention to the predatory practices that<00:13:37.680>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a press-style discussion in support of House File 4343, which would end Minnesota’s sales tax exemption for digital advertising services and physical advertising space such as billboards. Supporters said the bill would raise more than $300 million in revenue and allow the state sales tax rate to be reduced, while also modernizing the tax code to reflect a digital, service-based economy. Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota argued the current sales tax base is outdated, too narrow, and unfairly shifts burden onto Minnesota businesses, workers, and property taxpayers. Representative Lislegard said the bill would help fund schools, health care, infrastructure, child care, and local government, and framed it as a response to structural budget gaps and rising property taxes. She said large corporations are not paying their fair share and that the state should cut exemptions rather than reduce public services. Several speakers from labor, education, health care, and the arts backed the proposal, including a working parent who cited high child care costs, an AFSCME representative from Hennepin County Medical Center who said the revenue is needed to support the safety-net hospital, a musician who said streaming and ad-driven platforms profit from artists’ labor, and an educator who criticized social media companies’ impact on youth. The speakers repeatedly argued that major tech and advertising companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, TikTok, and Spotify should contribute more to public services, while ordinary Minnesotans already pay too much. Representative White closed by acknowledging the bill faces a difficult path but said supporters would keep fighting for it. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the portion provided, and the event ended with one question from the audience.

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• We keep practice of pharmacy means but is not limited to, and on page six on line six on page two we
• We keep<00:05:11.680> practice<00:05:12.560> of<00:05:12.800> pharmacy<00:05:13.360
• > means<00:05:13.600> but<00:05:13.840> is keep practice of pharmacy means but is
• keep practice of pharmacy means but is not<00:05:14.240> limited<00:05:14.720> to<00:05

Bills: SF0121

Keywords: pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, 916, all

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• take is to tone it down and to try to be as model the respect and kindness that we want others to practice
• Standard practice is new products under our Marcus.
• So HB 152, and directs tax to publish voluntary best management practices for dog breeders.
• I love that breeder program which recognizes breathe, choose to follow these best practices.

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• It's exactly what is the current existing practices.
• In practice, many Texans only learn about rate changes when their tax bills arrive.
• Senator Nichols: It costs money to mail, so I'm trying to be real practical here.
• Is that practical? Kelly Rasty: No.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• range of online services, so our engagement has been to raise the technical, operational, and other practical
• certain individuals or groups. and constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice
• I've been practicing for 27 years.
• against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice

Bills: SB1960, SB1730, SB766, SB2342, SB2501, SB2903

Keywords: digital rights, replication, Voice likeness, visual likeness, private causes of action, fee structure, online service providers, postmortem rights, self-defense, stand your ground, castle doctrine, use of force, deadly force, civil immunity, civil liability, tort claims, attorney fees, court costs, lost income, Chapter 9 Penal Code

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• Current practice, though, is that a better way of maybe putting it: is anybody paying these fees today
• But in current practice today, nobody's paying these. This is codifying legislative intent, sir.
• That's correct, and in practice, no streaming companies are paying franchise fees.
• The Federal Trade Commission has a rule, has a practice that they don't interfere with ongoing litigation

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

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• Even if there's no licensing, it could be hard to see when problematic practices are happening until
• though they wouldn't have the same licensing authority, would have the ability to examine these practices
• Well, I mean, deceptive trade practice, as a general rule, is... unlimited. ...is that we should make
• this an unconscionable practice.

Bills: HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical
• I don't think that should be a reason why we would go past the May 19th, but it's got to be practical

Keywords: 1183, house

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• limit on the number of days a person had to in effect go and inspect documents provided in a data practices
• provided<00:03:16.319> in<00:03:16.560> a<00:03:16.720> data<00:03:17.040> practices
• <00:03:17.599> response provided in a data practices response provided in a data practices

Bills: HF2300

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've practiced pharmacy for 60 years. I retired two and a half years ago.
• Senate Bill 252 regulates the PBM industry, and the Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy
• He has a commitment to the practice of pharmacy and to his service to his district that is unquestioned
• My story is unique in that I'm not from our great state, but I decided to practice here after falling

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• I will note, as we say in our testimony, that internships are one of the high-impact practices for students
• internships are one of the<00:02:51.239> high<00:02:51.519> impact<00:02:51.920> practices
• <00:02:52.720> for<00:02:53.000> students the high impact practices for students the
• high impact practices for students if<00:02:53.560> we<00:02:53.680> are<00:02:53.879>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Library and Technology Committee met on March 14, 2025, to hear House Bill 430, House Draft 2, which would create an internship/on-the-job training program administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with the state serving as the responsible employer for workers’ compensation coverage and appropriations included. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Department of Education. Supporters emphasized the value of internships as a high-impact educational and career pathway opportunity. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill’s intent but raised a concern about the criminal history background check language, recommending that the bill be revised so DLIR may conduct checks “as appropriate” rather than requiring a mandatory check for all interns. The AG noted that juvenile records would remain confidential for 16- and 17-year-old interns under existing law and suggested deleting the more specific background-check language or replacing it with the more flexible wording. Several organizations submitted support, including business, health care, tourism, and industry groups. During decision-making, the committee discussed amendments incorporating the Attorney General’s recommendation, adding a 2.5 GPA minimum reference, and clarifying language about private or public sector organizations and placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, or programs. The committee adopted the recommendation to pass the bill with amendments, and the meeting adjourned.

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• a person to obtain veteran's benefits except as permitted under federal law, amending the Unfair Practices
• announcement that as we are going to win the next basketball game against the Senate, we are starting practices
• For those of us that are early risers and need to get a little exercise and some practice in, please
• Tomorrow at 6 a.m. sharp for practice. Any other announcements? Gentle lady from Doña Ana.

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• collection, communications, threat of legal action, credit reporting, and other coercive collection practices
• subject to California's consumer financial protection law, civil code requirement, governing billing practices
• , and unfair business practice laws.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This update will uphold fair and competitive business practices.
• This undermines longstanding business practices, disrupts market stability, and threatens investments
• distributors, I urge you to support AB 344 to protect industry integrity, prevent unfair business practices

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee met with a quorum present and first took up routine business. Members adopted the committee rules and approved three measures on the consent calendar: AB 77 (Aguiar-Curry), AB 233 (Gibson), and AB 720 (Rogers). The committee then heard AB 344 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would update and clarify the definition of “successor beer manufacturer” in California alcohol law to address a recent court ruling that supporters said created a loophole affecting wholesalers’ fair market compensation when breweries are sold. The California Family Beer Distributors supported the bill, while the California Craft Brewers Association said it was neutral based on ongoing negotiations and sponsor commitments. AB 344 passed the committee on a due pass to Appropriations vote, with the roll left open for additional members. The committee also heard AB 509 by Assemblymember Flora, which concerned alcohol service training and verification procedures. The California Restaurant Association supported the bill, saying it would recognize good-faith use of technology in entry and verification processes and help restaurants meet their obligations. There was no opposition testimony. The author accepted committee amendments, and the bill was moved on a due pass as amended to Appropriations. Additional members later added votes to the consent items, committee rules, AB 344, and AB 509 before the committee adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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• Additionally, these practices invite potential abuses of power by the government given the absence of
• These practices create not only confusion, but fear for the public and fear for those who are facing
• While well-intentioned, AB 2014 would create serious legal and practical problems in criminal proceedings
• This practice keeps animals in limbo, often for months or even years. The result is...
• This practice keeps animals in limbo, often for months or even years.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety bills, with most of the discussion focused on AB 1650, AB 2014, AB 1886, AB 2126, AB 2624, and AB 2257. AB 1650 would require clearer identification on privately owned vehicles rented or leased to government agencies for enforcement operations; supporters framed it as a transparency and safety measure in response to ICE activity, while no opposition testified. AB 2014 would allow post-conviction habeas relief where gender bias or stereotypes were used at trial and may have affected the outcome; supporters described cases involving sexist and anti-LGBTQ stereotypes, while the California District Attorneys Association opposed the bill as overbroad and likely to restrict relevant evidence, though the author said recent amendments removed the evidence-code provisions and left only the habeas remedy. AB 1886 would extend a 12-month probation presumption to youth in out-of-home placements and those discharged from secure youth treatment facilities; youth advocates supported it as a fairness and rehabilitation measure, while judges, probation officials, and district attorneys opposed it as undoing a recent compromise and limiting individualized decisions. AB 2126 would speed hiring of peer partners in child welfare by creating a narrow exemption process for certain foster-youth-related offenses; it drew broad support and no opposition. AB 2624 would expand the Safe at Home address-confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers; supporters cited threats, doxing, and harassment, while one journalist opposed it over possible effects on reporting, and the author and committee members said the bill preserves press protections and is narrowly aimed at threats and harassment. AB 2257 would restore county authority to create a separate corrections department to run jails instead of the sheriff; supporters argued it would improve accountability and address jail deaths and fiscal problems, while sheriffs opposed it as unnecessary and said sheriffs are already subject to oversight. The committee also noted several bills pulled by their authors and adopted a consent calendar of unrelated measures. Votes were not always taken immediately because the committee was waiting for a quorum, but AB 2624 was moved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations and left on call, and the chair indicated support or favorable recommendations on several of the other measures.

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• <00:23:02.559> I've I've been told by the engineers it's most likely not practical to do that
• Data practices act requests by MCEA around a data center proposal in North Mankato revealed that the
• . uh data practices theoretical concern. uh data practices act<01:02:16.000> requests<01:02:16.400
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• water conservation technology practices water conservation technology practices into<01:14:17.199

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• I remember at one point when I was in private practice, there was a study that I read that showed that
• Seque and the Forest Practices Act are very strict in California about what can and can't be done.
• Before I get started on Assembly Bill 758, as it relates to the brush management practices on public
• We believe that all air districts should attain those best practices and should work on ensuring that
• We've developed a best management practices document, worked alongside and educated each agency, and

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• And I don't know how that, where, you know, I see the chart here, but maybe just in, from a practical
• In addition, I would say we lack some of the IT platforms today and best-practice foundations that would
• All right, and this next slide talks a little bit to some of the best practices and there are some of
• All right, and this next slide talks a little bit to some of the best practices and there are some of
• Tony, in practical use, how would a school go look up a student's IEP plan, you know, from two years

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated. The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements. A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools. The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.