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• HB 4531 by Bo Johnny Ring, the status of certain documents or instruments purporting or conveyed title
• creating criminal funds for the use of the notary seal or the counterfeit seal of the fraudulent document
• HB 4677 by Harris ruling to the third-party review of development documents, inspections of improvements
• HB 4924 by Kalla is relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle
• HG 5032 by Matt Kafferling display of historical documents at the Capitol Complex are for the Committee

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• And to Jim for his relentless reporting and documenting of this story and all of its raw detail because
• Further, the bill requires additional documentation to be submitted at the time of application. more
• That happens in my district, so here we are requiring additional documentation, more than one form to
• document residency and the child's birth certificate.
• The bill requires families to document they are not enrolled in public school. are not enrolled in public

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• CSAC also met with us to discuss this request as well as provide additional information. and documentation
• After examining the provided documents and meeting with the department, we believe further clarification
• CSAC documented in the budget change proposal that we've Shared with LAO and with committee staff, we
• all LAO and staff inquiries, as well as shared a copy of our 14-page budget change proposal that documents
• And with committee staff to provide any helpful documentation on our operational and fiscal needs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• time-limited, and documented. time-limited, and documented.
• Records of the House Impeachment Committee proceedings, including the documents and testimony received
• :27:12.280> the Committee proceedings, including the Committee proceedings, including the documents
• and testimony received and documents and testimony received and considered<01:27:15.840> by<01
• Sound of receipt document. Thank you, Madam Clerk.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Located in that envelope would be different types of documentation on that individual.
• would be different type of documentation would be different type of documentation on<00:27:06.880
• Is it purely self-attestation, or do you need some sort of documentation?
• need some sort of documentation? need some sort of documentation?
• So there is no documentation needed.

Keywords: 958, all

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• There was no documentation. They just simply testified, ‘This is what I heard.’
• There was no documentation. They just simply testified, this is what I heard.
• is the Constitution and school board members’ founding document is state statute.
• If you’re going to have a governing board meeting, it needs to be well-documented: an agenda, materials
• I also want to talk about the requirements related to broadcasting and sharing documents with the public

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. HB 2318 would impose term limits on school district governing board members in districts with at least 250 students, with a four-year break before a former member could run again; the sponsor said it was meant to bring in new ideas after problems in a district, while opponents argued voters should decide and raised concerns about the timing of the change. It passed on a 6-5 vote. HB 2312 would allow certain federally recognized patriotic youth groups to address students during school hours and require equal access for such groups; supporters framed it as a way to expand youth opportunities, while opponents objected to use of instructional time. It also received a due pass recommendation on a 6-5 vote. HB 2320 would require school districts to hire an independent municipal advisor before calling a bond election and, if successful, for each bond issue. The sponsor argued this would lower underwriting fees and save taxpayers money, citing data showing lower average fees when advisors were used; testimony from the Arizona Tax Research Association and a school accountability group supported the bill, while members raised questions about costs if a bond fails and about how public information is presented. The bill passed 7-3 with two present votes. HB 2376 would prohibit districts from buying or leasing school property when an operating charter or private school is on the site, aimed at preventing a district from using a purchase to manipulate enrollment counts and trigger state construction funding; members debated whether the underlying allegation was hearsay, but the bill passed 7-5. HB 2378 would tighten conflict-of-interest rules for the School Facilities Oversight Board by barring the architect and engineer members from having school-construction business. The sponsor said it was prompted by a reported conflict involving Tolleson Union and a board chair’s firm; some members supported the ethics rationale while others said the bill did not address broader issues, and it passed 8-4. HB 2379 would require school district governing board members to complete biennial training on duties and responsibilities, with county superintendents required to offer the training and ADE as a backstop; the committee adopted an amendment making county training mandatory and allowing intergovernmental agreements, and the bill passed 7-5 after debate over unfunded mandates, whether ASBA should be included, and whether charter boards should also be covered. Finally, HB 2380 would require board and subcommittee meetings to be held in-district, keep meeting materials online for five years, and require prior approval for out-of-state travel or later ratification with possible reimbursement; rural school representatives warned it could hinder regional collaboration and create administrative burdens, and discussion continued on how to preserve executive-session confidentiality and public access.

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• So, you have two documents from my department in front of you today.
• In the document, you will see a graph showing degree completion from academic years 2018 to 2019 to 2024
• Now, on the back of that document, under the At a Glance section, you will see a high-level summary of
• And, just a quick note, I'm referring to this document before you today.
• Now, in the back of your document, and I'm almost done, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Recent academic literature on undocumented students has coined the term hyper-documentation as a method
• Our population consists of immigrants, both documented and undocumented.
• And I urge you to review that document.
• There's been countless documentation, tangible.
• Documented student their college journey has always been filled with uncertainty.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• We are able to collect documentation through a secure server and review that without having to go on
• So this, the counties will submit a packet of documentation to the state prison system who will then
• You're required to check on that individual no less than once every 15 minutes and document that.
• So there is a document that says you're part of a mudarPI.
• It is a document that they sign on at the closing table.

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• , I can give members a link to that document, where it's basically a report of saying where should state
• , I can give members a link to that document, where it's basically a report of saying where should state
• link<00:12:09.680> to<00:12:09.839> that I can give members a link to that document
• They have the ability to review their records and to subpoena documents.
• <00:54:26.440> my<00:54:26.640> office subpoena documents my office subpoena documents

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We honor the courage of than a document.
• <03:00:28.880> repeatedly priv providing documentation repeatedly priv providing documentation
• . documentation. documentation.
• and the documentation that goes with it. and the documentation that goes with it.
• <06:46:04.558> that to demand they produce documents that to demand they produce documents

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The request is less than what we expected, just based on the most recently approved project documents
• Yes, the request is less than what we expected from the most recent approved project documents.
• , budget friends. is less than what we expected just based on the most recently approved project documents
• Yes, the request is less than what we expected from the most recent approved project documents.
• applications and supporting documentation running more than 700 pages.

Summary: The committee opened with the State Controller’s Office May Revision requests, including funding for Fiscal book-of-record stabilization, a Broadcom IDMS licensing adjustment, the California State Payroll System, ACFR reporting automation, and $3 million for unclaimed property outreach. Testimony emphasized progress on Fiscal becoming the state’s accounting book of record in July, faster ACFR publication, and the move to electronic unclaimed property claims. Members asked about the size of the unclaimed property fund and how quickly money is transferred to the General Fund; the Controller’s office said about $15 billion is held, with most excess transferred regularly, and the LAO noted the fund is the General Fund’s fourth-largest revenue source. No concerns were raised by Finance or the LAO, and the item was closed after no public comment. The committee then heard the administration’s proposal to tax prewritten digital software and software-as-a-service, with Finance saying it would modernize sales tax treatment and raise an estimated $450 million General Fund and $560 million local revenue in 2026-27. The LAO supported modernizing the tax but suggested broader digital goods coverage and a business-use exemption; industry and taxpayer groups opposed the proposal, warning of higher costs for consumers and businesses. Members also heard CDTFA’s administrative request tied to the proposal, plus a separate CDTFA budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs; that reduction was presented as a savings item and drew positive reactions. Next, the committee considered federal conformity for “Trump accounts,” which would align California tax treatment with federal rules for tax-deferred children’s accounts and avoid tracking burdens for families. The LAO recommended approval, and the item drew no opposition. The committee also heard a proposal to cut the first-year $800 annual business tax to $400 for LLCs, LPs, and LLPs; Finance argued it would lower startup costs and encourage new business formation, while the LAO said the benefit was not well targeted and could subsidize entities that would form anyway. Members discussed the policy tradeoff, and public commenters split between support for small business relief and concern about revenue loss. The final major revenue item was a permanent business tax credit limitation, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability, while excluding the low-income housing tax credit and personal income tax credits. Finance said it would raise significant revenue from large profitable corporations, and the LAO said it was a reasonable option but noted it would mainly affect the R&D credit and could have future implications for programs like California Competes. Public testimony was sharply divided, with business groups opposing the cap and anti-poverty advocates supporting it as a way to recapture revenue. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment request, which would return most of the direct-file-related resources to the General Fund while retaining a smaller staff to improve CalFile, and the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which members and advocates supported despite relatively modest annual donations. The hearing continued with GoBiz proposals on civic media funding, CA RISE reappropriation, and a semiconductor facility reversion, with the LAO supporting the latter two and members raising questions about the civic media program’s scope, outreach, and inclusion of broadcast and ethnic media.

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• to adhere to the standard expectations and decorum of the committee, as explained in the written document
• committee, as explained in<00:00:50.400> the<00:00:50.480> written<00:00:50.760> document
• <00:00:51.160> available<00:00:51.560> with in the written document available with
• in the written document available with the<00:00:51.800> committee<00:00:52.120> handouts
• a reminder on this document.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Safety and Security Conference Committee met on May 13, 2026, with a quorum present and no immediate vote taken. Chairs explained the committee was working ahead of a possible target so it could act quickly later if needed, then proceeded with member introductions and a reminder about committee decorum. Staff noted a microphone delay and said the meeting would include a side-by-side walk-through of the House and Senate policy language and a review of the fiscal spreadsheet. Fiscal staff summarized major differences in court, public safety, and legislative security funding. The House and Senate proposals differed on safety and security funding for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts, as well as on courthouse grants, capital security enhancements, and a new legislative/protective services unit. Staff also reviewed Senate-only and House-only items, including a Senate proposal to require removal of insignia from public safety vehicles sold to the public, and House provisions for a security services task force and member security costs. Total general fund impacts were reviewed, with the House total corrected to include an open appropriation that had been omitted from the spreadsheet totals. Nonpartisan staff then walked through the policy differences. The Senate language focused on a Protective Services Unit and security for principal state officials, while the House language focused on a Legislative Services Unit and security for legislators. Both bills included provisions on Capitol Complex Security, reporting requirements, and reimbursement arrangements with local law enforcement, but differed on details such as whether elected officials must provide contact information to DPS and how requests for personal protective services are handled. The House-only amendment A8 was presented for discussion; it would revise emergency contact provisions, replace the House’s personal protective services request language with a more detailed threat assessment and mitigation framework, direct implementation of the new unit, and make related reimbursement and technical changes. Judge Richard Kyle, president of the Minnesota District Judges Association, testified in support of stronger judicial and court safety measures. He described rising threats against judges, citing survey results showing high rates of judges limiting personal information, receiving inappropriate communications, changing personal behavior, and experiencing threats to themselves and family members. He said the association supports legislative authorization and funding for home security and personal data protections for judicial officers, and emphasized that safety concerns for judges and court staff have become more serious in recent years.

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• This division also contains a notary and apostille unit, registering notaries and certifying documents
• In 2024, the last calendar year, our office authenticated about 29,500 documents.
• <01:00:18.960> for notaries and certifying documents for notaries and certifying documents
• <01:00:27.440> That's<01:00:27.680> up<01:00:27.920> from 29,500 documents.
• That's up from 29,500 documents.

Bills: HF1151, HF1239, HF1240, HF2020, HF2514, HF2515, HF2451

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• <01:15:53.280> so uh uh the required documentation so uh uh the required documentation so
• like birth certificates or um documents like birth certificates or um including<01:25:23.560> younger
• Is that individual now denied their right to vote because they didn't bring all of those documents when
• Thank you. ...doesn't have access to a document, what happens in that situation?
• Is that individual now denied their right to vote because they didn't bring all of those documents when

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• vetoing um the current waiver documents vetoing um the current waiver documents from<00:11:30.399
• your mortgage documents. your mortgage documents.
• And it's also going to be excluding birth certificates, again, a vital document that we use to secure
• other vital documents like passports, for example.
• other vital documents like passports, for example.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• This lack of data and documentation also makes it difficult to determine whether the office has been
• <00:19:08.320> its<00:19:08.640> work OBFF didn't adequately document its work OBFF
• didn't adequately document its work or<00:19:09.120> maintain<00:19:09.600> adequate<00
• I mentioned that they have real issues with data, both documentation and data collection.
• of consistently meeting documentation of consistently meeting those<00:51:34.720> requirements.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Audit Commission heard a presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on its evaluation of the Office of Ombuds for Families (OBFF). Auditors said the office remains important because of Minnesota’s long history of racial disparities in the child protection system, but they found major problems with how OBFF is operating. The report said OBFF’s statutory duties are very broad compared with its small staff and budget, and that the ombuds persons are not carrying out all required duties while spending substantial time on activities not required by law. Auditors also said the office’s recent impact is unclear and that its complaint-handling work has significant deficiencies, including poor documentation, limited data, few policies, inconsistent handling, and failure to follow best practices. The presentation also focused on oversight and accountability. Auditors said OBFF’s three community boards, which are supposed to appoint and oversee the ombuds persons, have not provided adequate oversight: meeting requirements were often not met, attendance was low, and there was little evidence the boards were fulfilling their statutory duties. The auditors further said OBFF’s unusual structure, with no single designated leader and shared authority among the three ombuds persons, creates unclear lines of accountability. Their recommendations included revising OBFF’s statutory duties to better match legislative goals and resources, improving complaint-handling practices, strengthening board oversight, and establishing a single leadership position for the office. Members asked follow-up questions about racial disproportionality in out-of-home care, spending on nonrequired activities, and whether the ombuds persons met statutory qualification requirements. Auditors referred members to the report for more detailed data, said the office does not track expenditures by function, and noted that while the ombuds persons have relevant professional backgrounds, the evaluation raised concerns about whether they are meeting their duties as expected. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Uh next on line uh 239 the document.
• The other item in members' packet is a comparison summary document.
• <00:54:43.599> Um, applying for documentation from dvs.
• Um, applying for documentation from dvs.
• That carries on until R138 of the side-by-side document.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:10:25.519> in agencies issued a guidance document in agencies issued a guidance document
• And we clearly delineated in that document that misclassification...
• And we clearly delineated in that document that misclassification...
• And we clearly delineated in that document that misclassification...
• And so I would commend both of those documents to you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• /c><00:13:20.399> book<00:13:20.920> we<00:13:21.040> will<00:13:21.360> document
• Documenting this history ensures that students see themselves as part of a long-standing tradition of
• They would receive a note, assuming their financial documentation is otherwise okay.
• for each of the applicants documentation for each of the applicants so<01:12:35.560> it<01:12
• assuming their financial documentation assuming their financial documentation is<01:13:50.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all