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• provided by this body were completed, including our long Long-running project to get our new cesarean section
• As I talked about earlier, we completed the construction of the C-section suites at OSGMC.
• So, yeah, growers, dispensaries, processors, waste facilities, transport, and all of them are twice a
• Did I hear that we're now looking at like same day on that transport?
• We have instituted based on some code adjustments last in last year's legislative session.

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• It’s very much based on zip code.
• <01:56:01.440> I It's very much based on zip code. I It's very much based on zip code.
• Specialized transportation costs money. Specialized transportation costs money.
• Transporting our feed our children.
• that HB1 1799 establishes in section that HB1 1799 establishes in section five<03:50:44.640>

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• Oh, that's Transportation Committee.
• transportation committee. transportation committee.
• <01:47:29.679> and threat reporting system section and threat reporting system section and
• this section to describe it. this section to describe it.
• The amendment is coded<02:50:15.920> A11. coded A11. coded A11.

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Summary: The House began with a resolution recognizing May 15, 2026, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16 as Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including three names added to the memorial this year, and thanking the thousands of officers serving across the state. The resolution was adopted without objection, and the chamber also received a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the day. The main floor action was on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy conference committee report. Supporters said the bill includes funding for identification verification systems in the MNSCU system to combat enrollment fraud, money to cover a shortfall in Fostering Independence grants for foster youth, and a small appropriation for trees at Bemidji State University. Several members praised the public conference committee process and the bipartisan work behind the bill. Others criticized the bill for not addressing the larger state grant shortfall and raised concerns about how grant dollars are allocated. The House adopted the conference report and repassed the bill 101-33. The House then concurred in Senate amendments to House File 3825, a public safety vehicle bill that also carried a package of scope-of-practice and licensing changes. Members described provisions affecting acupuncture, athletic trainers, massage therapy, mortuary science, music therapy, social work title protection, pharmacist prescribing, physical therapy, and advanced practice nursing. Supporters argued the changes improve access, affordability, workforce flexibility, and patient care, while one member warned that some scope expansions were insufficiently scrutinized and could harm the health care system. After debate, the House agreed to the Senate amendments and moved the bill forward.

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• This is in Article 13, Section 1 of the Constitution.
• The permanent laws of the state are collected in the statutes and the code.
• sparsity transportation sparsity transportation sparsity<01:12:23.199> and<01:12:24.000><
• operating sparity and transportation operating sparity and transportation sparsity<01:12:43.520>
• operating sparsity and transportation operating sparsity and transportation sparsity<01:31:48.360

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the January 21st minutes by voice vote. Members then resumed a school finance overview focused on how Minnesota’s “base” budgeting system works and how future committee targets are set above or below that base by the Ways and Means chair, in consultation with fiscal staff. Staff emphasized that school funding decisions are tied to the state budget base and that changes made by the tax committee can affect school levies and school finance more broadly. The presentation then turned to property tax fundamentals. Staff explained that roughly 65% of school district revenue comes from state aid and about 20% from property taxes, with property tax revenue applying to school districts rather than charter schools. They reviewed the two main school tax bases—referendum market value and adjusted net tax capacity—along with class rates, sales ratios, and equalization. They also described tax credits, especially the school building bond agricultural credit, which helps reduce the property tax burden on agricultural land in Greater Minnesota. Members discussed student choice programs and how funding follows students. In response to questions from Representative Quam, staff explained postsecondary enrollment options (including direct enrollment and College in the Schools) and online learning, noting that funding generally follows the student to the serving institution or district. Staff also reviewed Minnesota’s pupil-counting system, including average daily membership and pupil weighting, and explained that students attending charter schools, other districts through open enrollment, or online programs are counted where they are served. The presentation concluded with broader school finance context: funding sources, equity and adequacy goals, constitutional and statutory authority, and the state’s school data systems (EUP/FARS, MARS, and STARS). Staff also began reviewing long-term enrollment trends, noting the impact of the baby boom, later growth from the mid-1980s through about 2000, and projected modest declines in public school enrollment through 2029.

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• We have higher transportation costs on the retail side.
• Because right now, we don't have a complete transportation link.
• So it's just this blue section that needs to be completed on that section.
• New Mexico's local food system faces persistent transportation challenges.
• It faces persistent transportation challenges.

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• Students aren't able to get all of the course sections they need to complete timely.
• It's course sections and staffing to support.
• Could that nullify school districts' liability protections under Section 47604?
• section, it would be eight weeks.
• We wanted to note that this language reinstates repealed language from the former Education Code Section

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That section, I believe I can give you that statute is 511, uh, that allows us to do that similar process
• Chairman, quickly I'll introduce the important sections to you.
• So we're just mirroring that system so that it makes sense when in other statutes in the criminal code
• c><00:53:21.200> in<00:53:21.359> the<00:53:21.520> criminal<00:53:21.839> code
• other um statutes in the criminal code. other um statutes in the criminal code.

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• SB 682, Allen, PFS prohibitions, do pass with author's amendments to, among other things, strike Section
• SB 640, Cabaldon, college emissions, do pass with committee amendments to remove Section 3, out with
• SB 567, Limón, gravity-based energy storage wells, do pass with author's amendments to strike Section
• two and three from the bill out with republicans Do pass with author's amendments to strike Sections
• SB 71, Wiener, CEQA exemption for transit projects, do pass with author's amendments to strike Section

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• <00:22:10.080> Department Department of Transportation Department Department of Transportation
• I'm the administrator for the Bureau of Aeronautics for the Department of Transportation.
• <01:05:15.000> of they may not know about the code of they may not know about the code of
• We have public transportation in very limited areas.
• We have public transportation in very limited areas. I'm going to let him follow up.

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• It does not have the proper decontamination or living spaces, making it difficult to keep it up to code
• detection in buildings, since fuel gas detection is not required currently in the ICC International Code
• Council and NFPA, National Fire Protection Association, model codes.
• Following a natural gas leak accident in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 2016, the National Transportation
• , made a recommendation to the International Code Council to adopt methane detection requirements in

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills, with strong support expressed for a proposed municipal and public safety building authority (H. 2571/S. 1650). Municipal officials, fire chiefs, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, regional planning leaders, and Senator Comerford described aging town halls, fire stations, DPW facilities, and other local buildings, especially in small towns and gateway cities, and argued that local budgets and Proposition 2 1/2 make major capital projects difficult to fund. Testimony emphasized the need for a dedicated revenue stream, with the bill proposing a share of marijuana excise tax revenue and a rural funding set-aside. Committee members asked about prioritization and funding levels, and witnesses said even a modest start would help address a large statewide backlog. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee later adjourned unanimously. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2689, requiring fuel gas alarms/detectors in residential dwellings using explosive gases. Representative Jeff Roy, Susan Brown, Jason Cohn, and representatives from NEMA and Kidde supported the bill, describing it as a life-saving measure similar to carbon monoxide detector requirements. Witnesses cited the 2015 Franklin propane explosion that killed Nancy and Robert Brown, the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, and national fire data showing fatalities and property damage from gas leaks. They said detectors are affordable, commercially available, and should be required where gas is used; one witness noted battery-backed or battery-operated options exist. Committee questions focused on cost, battery power, outdoor propane setups, and whether the bill would cover private databases or only residential safety devices. Another major topic was S. 1755 on missing and abducted children. Senator Pavel Payano testified in favor, citing the case of Lee Manuel Villoria Paolino and arguing that misclassification of missing children as runaways can delay urgent response and worsen outcomes, especially for Black and brown youth. He said the bill would set minimum law enforcement response standards, require training, and expand multilingual intake forms. The committee also heard support for expanding the state DNA database through familial DNA searching, with Dr. Amory Myers explaining that the technology could help solve long-unsolved cases while including guardrails to prevent use of private consumer DNA databases. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on H. 2740, “Colby’s Law,” establishing safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Colby Lippincott’s family, community members, and industry representatives described his fatal crash and urged requirements for medical staff, insurance, inspections, warning systems, barriers, and access roads. Witnesses said the bill would not end the sport but would create basic protections, and the committee heard that Massachusetts would join a number of other states with similar standards. The hearing ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• That whole section needs to go.
• That whole section needs to go. Okay. Next year, maybe, or a floor amendment, or, yeah.
• So that's where the vagueness of this comes in, and that's why that whole section needs to go.
• , blah—that whole section is where the vagueness comes in.
• I urge you, committee, to vote no to protect access in all Arizona regardless of zip codes.

Bills: HB2006, HB2085, HB2109, HB2167, HB2205, HB2410, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

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• of code created by 1167.
• Section 399.12.
• , which is very important to the unions, as well as the National Electric Code.
• Same on the new language on reporting in the bill in Section 2.
• Section 2, by the way, is a requirement on the PUC, not the utilities.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2. SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources. SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.

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• Um, there is also a second section which looks exactly like the first section, but essentially what this
• like the first section, but essentially like the first section, but essentially what<00:05:17.680>
• . section. section.
• faults and it’s different in the 23 code than it is in the 20 code.
• . than it is in the 20 code.

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• Chair: Representative, there is amendment bar code 883543.
• McFarland: if this tax goes, there's no more building safety code enforcement inspections.
• We are not touching the sections in law or the Rep.
• McFarland: sections of statute where local regulations are.
• Representative, you may explain the amendment bar code 407389. Rep.

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• President, additionally, I request a relaxed dress code in the chamber for our guests, not for members
• , Section 12.
• , Section 12.
• President, your Tax, Business and Transportation Committee, to whom has been referred Senate Bill 77,
• It’s relating to public peace, health, safety, and welfare, enacting sections of the election code, prohibiting

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• Back when the Morse code was still Yeah. Back when the Morse code was still required.
• could be used for regular transportation could be used for regular transportation just<00:59:46.960
• That's represent New Hampshire Motor Transport represent New Hampshire Motor Transport Association,<01
• <03:08:45.600> Transportation >> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Transportation Committee.
• They're not regular transportation, and they can be used as regular transportation.

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• I'm going to hand it back to Elizabeth for the remainder of the ESSA section.
• I'm going to hand it back to Elizabeth for the remainder of the ESA section.
• And then our final map for this section, this comes from the division.
• They are in a separate section of the Arkansas Code.
• And I'll stop for questions there before our last section.

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• So I referenced Section 230.
• I referenced Section 230.
• And then they wanted $500 more for transportation.
• We enforce the Arkansas Insurance Fraud Act and the Arkansas Criminal Code.
• We enforce the Arkansas Insurance Fraud Act and the Arkansas Criminal Code.

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• We will go straight to the Governor's Office, which is agency code 356.
• Okay, we're on agency code 370, and Ms. Hill, take it away.
• Section is the monies coming from the Consumer Settlement Fund.
• Six of those are in the impact litigation section.
• And so the suspense language there in section. relates to that.

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• Welcome to Transportation, everybody.
• I'm not Motor Transport Association.
• I was on the transport house Derby.
• I was on the transport house transportation<02:06:48.079> committee<02:06:48.960> back<
• 02:06:49.199> in<02:06:49.599> 2004 transportation committee back in 2004 transportation

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