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• Code 4, 0, 0, 6, 9, 2, Thank you, Mr.
• It clarifies applicability to charter school governing boards.
• It's really not to to in order to benefit of locals.
• Because that come from a local school board environment and it's very hard for local school board members
• So with this legislation, it would allow for charter school governing boards to adopt its own Code of

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• local governments often require forward local governments often require housing<01:10:51.280> developers
• The Live Local Act also prohibits a local government from imposing overly restrictive density, height
• Local governments create comp plans, which provide local input.
• <01:19:56.480> governments<01:19:57.239> local out the local governments local out
• the local governments local governments<01:19:57.960> create<01:19:58.679> comp<01:19:59.000

Keywords: 1183, house

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• code section.
• code.
• But if we took the language in her bill and dropped it under the government code section 508145D2, then
• code.
• If you dropped that under the government code 508.145 subsection D2.

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• or Administrative Code sections that provide authorization for those plans.
• And when we look at the government sector here, that also includes, in addition to state, local and federal
• That Century Code is linked in your agenda.
• Last legislative session, there were some changes made to North Dakota Century Code 54-03-08.08.
• Last legislative session, there were some changes made to North Dakota Century Code 54-03-08.08.

Keywords: 908, all

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• All of our fees, though, are set in code with dollar amounts.
• That's the last thing we want is the waste of government utility.
• A lot of these things are policy, but they're set by code.
• First of all, in state government, there's a lot of duplication.
• Does state code not say where that $500 goes? No.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and heard budget presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor. The Secretary of State’s office described its FY27 budget, emphasizing efficiency gains from technology, election security work, and business services. It said it is operating with fewer staff than a decade ago, but rising costs and outdated statutory fees are creating deficits in service of process and other operations. The office asked the committee to consider either increasing fees or allowing it to retain a larger share of business-service revenue, and it also proposed creating an Office of Entrepreneurship to help small businesses navigate state government, grants, permits, and related services. Committee members questioned the Secretary of State’s office about fee increases, the current 50-50 split of certain revenues with general revenue, and whether the proposed entrepreneurship office would duplicate existing services. The office said it would complement, not replace, Commerce, SBDC, or grant programs, and would report metrics and policy recommendations to the legislature. The Attorney General then requested a one-time $2 million special revenue appropriation to hire additional lawyers and support staff, citing increased litigation, federal and state legal work, and the need to defend new laws. He also discussed embedded DMV lawyers handling DUI revocation hearings and said the arrangement costs the office just over $200,000. The State Auditor reported that his office is largely self-funded through special revenue and said he wants to reduce reliance on general revenue over time. He highlighted savings from renegotiated leases and an open government contract, discussed the need for more auditors in the Chief Inspector’s Division, and described fraud recovery and P-card operations. A major topic was delinquent land sales: the auditor said the office sold about 17,000 parcels last year and believes online bidding and better marketing could generate substantially more revenue, with the surplus potentially shared among counties, the state, and other programs. Members also asked about securities fee changes, fairness hearings, fire department audits, IT/cybersecurity, and how surplus proceeds from delinquent land sales should be handled. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• <00:16:16.639> community,<00:16:17.199> local attorney, the local community, local
• attorney, the local community, local control<00:16:18.000> believes<00:16:18.880> they<
• 00:32:36.080> come government agencies want to come government agencies want to come forward?
• of maybe we can work with uh local of maybe we can work with uh local mental<00:37:34.400> health
• Then we again all the bankruptcy codes.

Bills: SF0010, SF0005

Keywords: mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, bankruptcy, hospital, county, healthcare, financial stability, 916, all

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• It is obviously debatable, but as you can see from a former City Council member, local governments. have
• David Bullock, Committee to repeal Education Code 221.5 F, in opposition.
• Should any school districts want to come forward in creating it locally.
• school, and for the local suppliers and farmers, keeping those.
• And let me say that I am a proud CSBA master's in government. graduate.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And liquor is what in the code is considered wine and spirits. So they're, they go.
• We ensure... compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and handle cases administratively.
• They work with local PDs, they work with the federal government, and other state agents.
• When we receive product registration, we receive it from the federal government.
• , they were scanning a QR code that was not the official Texas Lottery QR code. or is it everybody's,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• WGBH is the largest content producer for PBS and operates local public radio, television, and digital
• Most censorship efforts now originate from organized national groups and government entities.
• It strips away the fundamental rights of local parents.
• This amendment is about maintaining local control.
• And in this chamber, we respect local control and understand local values.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, adoption of several congratulatory resolutions, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee. It then took up a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill (H. 5393 / H. 5493), which Ways and Means reported at about $227.3 million for items including snow and ice costs, no-cost calls, substance use services, homeless programs, and technical changes related to lottery revenue and other outside sections. The bill was advanced through second and third reading and later passed to be engrossed after a roll call vote. The chamber also passed to engrossment a land transfer bill for the Town of Marion (H. 5388) and a Bolton alcohol licensing bill (S. 2628, as amended). The House also enacted two local bills: one further regulating special meetings of the Holyoke City Council and one amending the charter of the town of Reading. A major floor debate centered on S. 2726, an act regarding free expression, which was framed by supporters as a response to book challenges and censorship in public and school libraries. Supporters, including Representatives Garballey and Moran, argued the bill would protect librarians, require reporting of book challenges, preserve age-appropriate access to materials, and keep challenged books on shelves during review; opponents raised concerns about parental rights and local control. Several amendments were offered and rejected, including one that would have removed a criminal-law protection for librarians and educators, and another that would have shifted school review authority more directly to elected school committees. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that challenged material is considered in its entirety, and another narrowing who may initiate certain complaints to parents or guardians of a student in the school. The bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by a large roll call vote. The House also debated and passed H. 5491 / S. 1646, implementing recommendations of the Walsh Kennedy Commission on hot work safety after the 2014 Beacon Street fire. Supporters said the bill would require certification for hot work, strengthen penalties for repeated or reckless violations, and improve public notification and enforcement to prevent future tragedies; the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously or near-unanimously after roll call. In addition, the chamber advanced a local land transfer for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path in Billerica and a bill concerning ownership and maintenance of culverts and dams in Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook. The session included several recesses, quorum checks, and recognition of guests, including Danvers High School graduates, a former state representative, and WGBH representatives for Public Media Awareness Day.

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• The 11th meeting of the Senate State and Local Government Committee is called to order.
• , information to the federal government, information to the federal government, which<00:13:18.160
• or some kind of a non-human-readable code.
• government created in >> Jonathan State Rep Jefferson 36.
• local government created in statute by 67C.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:10 Attendance Roll Call: 00:19 HB 10 Discussion: 02:19 HB 10 Vote: 06:24 HB 139 Discussion: 08:23 HB 139 Vote: 19:50 HB 607 Discussion: 21:29 HB 607 Vote: 25:55 HB 642 Discussion: 28:15 HB 642 Vote: 32:06 Adjournment: 33:25, 958, all

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• We are written in North Dakota Century Code.
• They move to the local service providers.
• take away from the governance analysis.
• The surveys will be based strictly on administrative code.
• of Federal Regulations, Century Code, Administrative Code, billing and policy manuals, the Medicaid

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Human Services Committee met in interim session and first approved the previous meeting minutes before receiving a series of presentations on homelessness and housing stability. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency updated members on the new Interagency Council on Homelessness, describing its executive-order mandate to review resources, gather input from stakeholders, identify gaps, and develop recommendations. She said the council’s first work is building a statewide program matrix of existing homeless services and funding sources, with attention to youth, tribal communities, and other vulnerable populations. Members raised concerns about youth homelessness, homeless veterans, and how the council will stay focused on a practical framework rather than getting lost in details. The committee also discussed possible connections to the rural health transformation grant and agreed to continue the topic later in the spring. Beth Olson of Presentation Partners in Housing described the organization’s housing-first model in Cass County and Clay County, including homeless prevention/diversion, housing navigation, and Cooper House, a 42-unit permanent supportive housing building in Fargo. She said the organization focuses on people with long-term and chronic homelessness, many with mental health, addiction, health, domestic violence, and Indigenous identity-related barriers, and reported strong outcomes: 85 of 86 people housed in 2025, 91% still housed after one year, and major reductions in emergency room use, ambulance rides, jail stays, detox days, and shelter use. She also explained that state funding has grown from a small share of the budget to about $1.1 million in state-connected funding for fiscal 2026, largely through contracts tied to supportive services. Members asked about vouchers, rent contributions at Cooper House, length of stay, and whether similar projects could be expanded elsewhere. Andrea Olson of the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota outlined statewide homeless and housing-related services delivered through six community action agencies in all 53 counties. She explained the Community Services Block Grant structure, said housing was identified as the top need in the most recent statewide needs assessment, and described programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families, North Dakota Homeless Grant services, and Home ARP supportive services. She emphasized that the end of North Dakota Rent Help has increased pressure on the system, that the current $2 million annual homeless grant is far smaller than prior rent-help assistance, and that community action is using case management and financial assistance to move households toward self-sufficiency. Members asked about funding formulas, rural service delivery, and coordination with Presentation Partners to avoid duplication. YouthWorks then began a presentation on youth homelessness, describing services for ages 12 to 24, the special needs of youth and former foster youth, and the organization’s use of federal and state funds to support transitional housing, emergency shelter, maternity housing, and diversion services.

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• It's a local school board decision.
• Just decide locally. That's right.
• government is going to be sending a lot of COVID, ESSER, et cetera, dollars.
• Sorry, not the funding, we're talking about- The local expenditures. Yes.
• In some instances, they could be government.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order. Clerk Jared will call the roll.
• local calendar.
• Government Code.
• Government Code.
• With no other business to come before the Local Government Committee, the committee will stand in recess

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, mostly advancing them to the full Senate. Senate Bills 1079, 1243, 1504, 1851, 1879, and 2237 were each reported favorably with recommendations to do pass and be printed, and then placed on the local and uncontested calendars without objection. Senate Bill 1504 and the other uncontested measures passed by unanimous or near-unanimous committee votes. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1921 and Senate Bill 1883 with committee substitutes. For SB 1921, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill to the Senate with a recommendation that the original bill not pass but the substitute do pass and be printed; it was then sent to the local and uncontested calendar. For SB 1883, members adopted a substitute that would require independent audits of impact fees, allow the Attorney General to sue on behalf of property owners challenging impact fees, provide for refunds, and repeal a substantial-compliance notice provision in the Local Government Code. That substitute was reported favorably, with one nay recorded. No other business was raised, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• This local government aid for the city of Stewart was supposed to get through last year, got through
• <00:02:12.560> government you are right um this local government you are right um this local
• Government Areas*.
• This is the single most progressive tax in our tax code.
• and the Minnesota Internal Revenue code and the Minnesota tax tax tax code<01:09:23.679> and<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So local government could make it 1%, 2%, 1.5%, whatever they want, up to 3.5%.
• It allows local governments to establish ordinances to reduce organic waste through composting and other
• It allows local governments to establish ordinances to reduce organic waste through composting and other
• It requires contractors on local government contracts to notify the local government about the use of
• It requires contractors on local government contracts to notify the local government about the use of

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• DEVELOPING, PROVIDES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CANNOT REQUIRE TIM PERCENTAGE OF THE LIVE LOCAL MIXED-USE AND
• LIVE LOCAL APPLICANT SEES A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALLOWED HEIGHT JULY 1, 23 IF MORE FAVORABLE FOR HIGH PREEMPTION
• AND PREVAILING LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE LIVE LOCAL ACT PREVENTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM IMPOSING A MORATORIUM
• IT REQUIRES EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN PICK THE NEEDS OF PERSONS
• >> I AM LOOKING 19 THAT UPON ADOPTING THE RULES A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It tells us how many policies have been issued by zip code.
• What we found is that in some of the impacted zip codes in St.
• governments were not mandated to pay minimum wage.
• And so with the passage of that, now all local governments have that mandate to pay.
• But does the government as an employer? Right.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It's a compelling government interest that must be narrowly tailored.
• governments do not relocate or close.
• So I did a bill in 2022, Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.
• government, I care about.
• I mean, the federal government is a hot mess.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• To help patients receive more fresh local Kentucky produce and proteins.
• <00:41:14.400> sets Medicare and the federal government sets Medicare and the federal government
• <00:41:26.760> vulnerable you know government vulnerable you know government vulnerable populations
• your diagnosis codes it's your procedure<00:54:05.359> codes<00:54:06.280> it's<00:54:
• 06.520> demographic procedure codes it's demographic procedure codes it's demographic information

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:16 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 25:49 Discussion of Hospital Rate Improvement Plan 58:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee began by reviewing a large slate of administrative regulations and explaining that it does not approve regulations but can find them deficient and send them back for further work. Members then asked questions on several items, including EMS reciprocity, dental hygienist licensure, and interpreter licensure. The EMS board explained that reciprocity would extend to applicants from any state, not just contiguous states, because the underlying statute had been amended. On the dental regulation, staff said the changes mainly clarified licensure requirements, reinstatement fees, and that dental hygienists administering local anesthetic must do so under direct dentist supervision. The most extended discussion involved the Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The board chair said the main concern was that the EIPA is an educational specialty assessment, not a nationally recognized certification, yet the regulation would allow it to support full licensure. Members discussed whether that could let educational interpreters work outside their intended scope and whether a separate educational license or statutory change would be more appropriate. The board said it did not think the regulation could be fixed further at this point and suggested a statute could create a narrower educational interpreter license. After discussion, the committee voted to defer both related interpreter regulations, 201 KAR 39:030 and the companion regulation, for further work. The committee then took up two community mental health regulations, 907 KAR 1:044 and 907 KAR 5:005, which had been found deficient in Administrative Regulations. Department for Medicaid Services staff said the rules would expand and rename the mental health associate role as a behavioral health associate, making the role available in many more facilities, but would also require additional coursework or progress toward licensure. Some members and providers raised access-to-care concerns, especially for rural areas and unlicensed staff already working in the field. Staff said the proposal had been revised through work with CMHCs and licensing boards, but the committee ultimately voted to defer both regulations as well. After finishing the regulation review, the committee heard a presentation from the Kentucky Hospital Association on the ATRIP hospital rate improvement program. Hospital representatives said ATRIP is a Medicaid state-directed payment program funded through a provider tax and federal matching dollars, allowing hospitals to receive payments tied to quality measures. They reported improvements including lower Medicaid readmissions, high sepsis screening rates, reduced infections and opioid prescribing, expanded postpartum depression and suicide screening, and training for more than 1,000 people. They said the program has helped hospitals invest in staffing and quality improvement and warned that without it, many hospitals would face severe financial strain.

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• It has nothing to do with the state statutes that govern.
• It has nothing to do with the state statutes that govern or don't govern the Arizona Rangers.
• I believe many of our organizational governing documents are not being followed.
• Our governing documents don't allow that.
• So the governing body would be the Arizona POST.

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety