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• On the other side, the fee schedules for hunting and fishing.
• These fees haven't been increased in about 20 years.
• We can't do it on hunting and fishing fees, as those fees are paying for the management of game species
• Hunters and anglers are excited about the fee adjustment.
• , for too long we have gone without an increase in that fee.

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• These upgrades were identified in the 2014 physical security study and the 2022 assessment update.
• It assigned security level risk levels and priorities, and it provided the recommended physical security
• assessment update the 2014 Capital secur assessment update the 2014 Capital secur excuse<00:08:14.759
• :15.720> study excuse me the physical security study excuse me the physical security study was
• Hastings leadership has worked extremely hard to secure funds from other sources as well.

Bills: HF919, HF1192, HF212, HF214

Keywords: wastewater, infrastructure, funding, Litchfield, economic development, environmental compliance, Hastings, water treatment, PFAS, nitrates, bonds, capital investment, public health, HF212, Round Lake-Brewster, Independent School District No. 2907, school construction, school building, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption

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• , or do the fees cover the cost?
• expense to the department or do the fees expense to the department or do the fees cover<00:26:47.360
• that security of purchasing a vehicle. that security of purchasing a vehicle.
• boat and the trailer from a security boat and the trailer from a security perspective<00:46:23.760
• <01:06:44.480> in<01:06:44.640> there, have that security in there, have that security

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Making this data available raises serious concerns about data security and competitive harm.
• Concerns about data security and competitive harm.
• I have seen it suggested that subcontract administrative fees are often minimal. I would disagree.
• County, every 1% of administrative fee that is retained is $19 million. That is not minimal.
• Further, the primary plan may also apply the administrative fee on certain pass-through payments for

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For every mitigation fee, prices go up.
• For every mitigation fee, prices go up.
• We're also concerned about the impact fee issue.
• So housing security is a major threat to the quality of education as much as anything else.
• Relief and attorney's fees for members who successfully challenge these violations.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.

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• We have a choice whether it's Social Security taxes or RDA funding or taxes in Minnesota, which is where
• taxes or RDA funding or taxes Security taxes or RDA funding or taxes on on on casks<00:04:49.680>
• He said that since the beginning and the inception of the RDA fund, the tax or fee on nuclear casks has
• He said the tax or fee on nuclear casks has taken over $900 million from ratepayers and put it in the
• It can't just be a singular one around the RDA.” fee um on on rate pairs right now and fee um on on rate

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You'll see item 3 discusses border security appropriations.
• We'll start where we left off on border security.
• And this particular grant program supports physical security enhancements and other security activities
• Border security, thank you for everything y'all do.
• So first is Social Security.

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• a recommendation on line 143, which is $50 million as a distribution in addition to schools for security
• This line item essentially Pays for the testing fees.
• This is due to a reduction of $2 million in contracts for investment management fees over a Portion of
• The BEA requested to use $13,000, or 3.8 percent more of its fee revenue, and $12,200, or 4.9 percent
• All of their revenue comes from licensure fees from nursing and adjacent professionals.

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• We have a binding national security agreement with a whole litany of national security and data protection
• We have a binding national security agreement with a whole litany of national security and data protection
• <01:35:04.719> issues there were no National Security issues there were no National Security
• Litany of National Security and data Litany of National Security and data protection<01:35:13.760
• I like the idea of a consent calendar, but not every bill we do has an appropriation or fee.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I might suggest that the fee would go to, of course, to disperse.
• it no matter what right you take a fee it no matter what right you take a fee of<00:43:01.559>
• <00:57:23.760> the V they paid for the security the V they paid for the security the maintenance
• It would be the loss of the property and probably legal fees associated with that.
• It would be the loss of the property and probably legal fees associated with that.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The meeting covered several Senate resolutions related to the University of Hawaiʻi system, the East-West Center, and related education and workforce issues. On SCR 178 and SR 48, testifiers strongly supported the East-West Center, describing it as an important Hawaii asset that promotes cultural exchange, global citizenship, diplomacy, and ties to the University of Hawaiʻi. Speakers said the Center has helped train leaders and bring international connections and investment to Hawaii, and they urged continued funding despite federal cuts. The chairs then recommended passage with technical amendments, and both resolutions were adopted by the committees. The committee also heard testimony on resolutions calling for audits of University of Hawaiʻi operations. On SR 32 and SCR 50, the University of Hawaiʻi said it supported the resolution and had already begun work on establishing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the UH Maui campus, with additional staff available on Zoom to answer questions. On SR 160 and SCR 142, which sought a financial and performance audit of UH Mānoa facilities, UH Athletics said it already undergoes annual financial audits required by NCAA bylaws but not performance audits, and discussed its internal evaluations, contingency planning, and efforts to address concerns raised by student athletes and staff. The committee then took up SCR 138 and SR 55, requesting a management and performance audit of the UH Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy. Vice President Deborah Halbert and P20 Director Steve Shotz said they did not oppose the audit and believed it could provide clarity, while explaining that the office is relatively new and works collaboratively across campuses on articulation, transfer, grants, and workforce alignment. They described grant programs including Perkins, GEAR UP, preschool development, and data-sharing efforts, and said they are focusing more resources on teaching, health care, and skilled trades. The discussion also touched on SR 54, a proposed performance audit of the UH Foundation, where foundation representatives said they already undergo annual financial audits, acknowledged some donor communication issues, but emphasized improved stewardship and growth in fundraising over recent years.

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• And, you know, it's more as a waiver of some of the sewer connection fees, the plan review fees, permitting
• fees, and that kind of thing that allowed the developer to save certain fees that then are passed on
• the plan review fees, permitting fees, and that kind of thing that allowed the developer to save certain
• fees that then are passed on to the homeowner.
• us greater flexibility and how we secure us greater flexibility and how we secure the<00:59:14.000

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives. Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• highest level of security. highest level of security.
• <00:20:42.400> available the highest level of security available the highest level of security
• <00:47:59.400> portal Um this includes internal secure portal Um this includes internal secure
• Trend<00:49:54.920> Micro Content is secured by Trend Micro Content is secured by Trend Micro
• endpoint security platform. endpoint security platform.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Commonwealth Office of Technology 00:01:00 Department of Education 00:21:00 Transportation Cabinet 00:35:30 Secretary of State 00:45:15 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:56:11 Discussion of the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and Related legislation 01:09:11, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the prior minutes and then focused first on the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s legacy systems and two specific projects. COT officials said many agencies have made progress moving off legacy applications, with remaining mainframe systems slated to be retired through RFPs or other work orders. They also described a legacy funding pool of $10 million per biennium used to help agencies transition. The two projects discussed were the Kentucky aerial photography and elevation data program, which provides statewide aerial imagery and lidar data for GIS, E911, environmental, transportation, and other uses, and a citizen identity and access management system intended to give residents a single login for state services. Officials said the GIS program costs about $1.2 million annually to host and maintain, with data acquisition costing several million more per year, and that the citizen identity system would cost about $2.5 million per year after an initial three-year COT investment. Members asked about duplication of funding, licensing, local government use, and whether multi-factor authentication would be required; COT said the GIS data is being acquired as statewide unlicensed data and that MFA would be available but not yet mandated statewide. Committee members pressed COT on costs, overlap with cabinet-level IT spending, and the practical benefits of the GIS and identity projects. COT explained that GIS hosting is generally covered through enterprise assessments billed quarterly to agencies, while the new aerial data is intended to benefit the whole state and local partners. On the identity project, officials said it would centralize authentication for citizens who use state systems, improve compliance with zero-trust and NIST-related security expectations, and reduce help desk and maintenance burdens through self-service account tools. Members also discussed whether the system would extend to local governments; COT said it would be a Kentucky.gov-style state login for users inside the state identity infrastructure, not a local-government system. The Department of Education then testified that it does not operate mainframes or major legacy systems, having moved long ago to cloud-based, off-the-shelf products and vendor-supported services. KDE officials described a strong emphasis on staff cybersecurity awareness, standardized statewide systems, vendor risk-sharing, and reducing sensitive data exposure, including efforts to move away from student Social Security numbers. They also highlighted a transition from Microsoft Active Directory to Identity Automation, which they said will improve identity management and make multi-factor authentication universal across K-12. In response to questions about Kentucky Wired and internet service, KDE said all 171 school districts and KDE agencies have been moved to a new next-generation internet service through ENA by Zayo, with strong satisfaction, e-rate savings, and better reliability. Officials warned that any internet disruption would immediately affect attendance, grades, student records, payroll, security systems, and communications across the K-12 system.

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• are other options for finding other funds to support those, maybe on an ongoing basis, for example, fees
• are other options for finding other funds to support those, maybe on an ongoing basis, for example, fees
• But those types of activities where you have to do. ongoing basis, for example, fees.
• our vantage point, it is about restoring environmental conditions, but also strengthening water security
• These fish have been crashing, and we know our water security is in danger.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You've heard us in other presentations talk about the fact that we're implementing the Water Security
• And our committee, it's a security criminal case, both my committee and my administration.
• And they either revert, or we are not successful in even securing funds.
• Their parking lots, their gas stations there, it's all on fee land, the event center.
• When we secured it in August, we only received a prorated amount. August and September.

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• Minnesotans are really paying a price with their pocketbooks, and with their sense of safety and security
• Um, and with their sense of safety and security. And we knew we needed to move a powerful agenda.
• priorities in response to getting the bonding bill out the door, and that was lowering vehicle tab fees
• Um, you guys saw one of those efforts across the finish line, which was reducing tab fees and that came
• a bonding bill to reduce those tab fees. a bonding bill to reduce those tab fees.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program reviewed the end of Minnesota’s 94th Legislature and featured interviews with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the session’s major outcomes. Murphy said Senate Democrats used their one-seat advantage to advance priorities including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, stabilization of HCMC, gun violence prevention, and a $1.2 billion infrastructure/bonding bill. She also highlighted a one-year reduction in vehicle tab fees, some property tax and business tax relief, and the creation of an independent Office of Inspector General, while saying more should have been done on lead pipe replacement and that some work was delayed by House inaction and federal policy changes. Murphy argued the session was shaped by a divided legislature and by negotiations that often happened late and behind closed doors, which she said made the process frustrating and left some Senate proposals without House counterparts. She said the Senate also worked on protecting Medicaid and SNAP from federal cuts and on stabilizing hospitals, especially HCMC and rural facilities. She described the gun violence and immigration debates as examples where bipartisan demands did not match what she saw as the needs of Minnesotans, and said the state should return to more public conference committee negotiations next session. Johnson said Senate Republicans focused on fraud prevention, affordability, and education. He pointed to the Inspector General bill and the “Take It Back Act” as major bipartisan wins, and said Republicans used their leverage to secure the tab fee reduction and other tax relief. He also said the caucus wanted stronger protections against fraud without harming legitimate service providers, and criticized DFL priorities on government growth and education outcomes. Both leaders said relationships across the aisle improved over the session, though they differed sharply on how much was accomplished and what should be prioritized next year.

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• ICE and the Department of Homeland Security didn't follow up on that.
• come to House Bill 17, which relates to fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, restitution, collection fees
• Now, as substituted, the bill puts collection fees on the same timeline as interest.
• The substitute puts collection fees on the same timeline as interest, extends the timeline for delinquent
• House Bill 177 now before you relates to the fee for passing bad checks to localities and payment orders

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• That secured the right that our young people had the right to...
• That secured the right that our young people had the right to lead, whether it be a Bible club or an
• Members, House Bill 1399 seeks to address the concerns, issues, and gaps presented in the affiliate fee
• I'm just curious what the rationale is for not requiring an affiliate to pay a fee for renewal.
• I'm just curious what the rationale is for not requiring an affiliate to pay a fee for renewal.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery recognitions. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up a series of bills on the special order calendar. Early measures included CS/HB 967 on electronic payments to local governments, which passed 110-0, and HB 127 requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2-5, which passed 111-0 after members spoke about literacy, signatures, and heritage. CS/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 111-0 and would allow certain students to use Special Olympics participation for PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit. The House also passed CS/HB 237 on use of professional nursing titles, which requires APRNs using the title doctor to clarify they are APRNs, by 111-0. The chamber then debated HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment on religious expression in public schools. Supporters said it would codify existing statutory protections for student and school personnel religious expression and let voters decide; opponents argued it was unnecessary, could create confusion, and risked constitutional problems involving school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state. After structured debate, the resolution passed 93-17. The House next passed CS/HB 363 on dental therapy, which creates a licensed mid-level dental provider and drew sharp debate over access to care versus patient safety; it passed 80-29. HB 375 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 78-28, and HB 301 on psychiatric mental health APRN autonomous practice passed 88-18. Later, the House passed HB 863 on arbitration for Citizens Property Insurance disputes, giving policyholders a choice between arbitration and court, by 105-3, and HB 1399 on property insurance affiliates, which increases oversight of insurer-affiliate transactions, by 160-3. Members also heard and advanced a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief of Eribeito and Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg, describing severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the bill was rolled over for third reading at the end of the transcript. Throughout the day, members also paused for multiple recognitions of visiting students, local officials, professional groups, and community organizations.

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• functional and secure work environment. functional and secure work environment.
• <00:27:21.840> of<00:27:22.080> that physical security of that physical security of
• We're asking for additional support in areas such as human resources, support services, security staff
• You might be told that the fee program in some cities acts as a deterrent and should be protected.
• The retailer keeps that bag fee, which is why they're likely arguing to keep it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• President, issued over a million dollars in authority for the then LRC director to pay attorneys' fees
• President, issued over a million dollars in authority for the then LRC director to pay attorneys' fees
• This is something that is the legislative security detail, and it is truly an honor to be able to walk
• <01:07:28.640> detail, that is the legislative security detail, that is the legislative security
• Police LEGISLATIVE SECURITY DETAIL. Police LEGISLATIVE SECURITY DETAIL.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• But none of this would be possible without significant effort to secure funding through fundraising.
• <00:40:10.720> Not secure funding through fundraising.
• Not secure funding through fundraising.
• When scholarships and tuition-free pathways are secure, our community benefits.
• ,<01:11:08.640> our tuitionfree pathways are secure, our tuitionfree pathways are secure,

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2185, which would add protections for sports officials. The Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, HSTA, HGA, school administrators, the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, the Hawaii State Basketball Officials Association, and several individuals testified in support. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and recommended amendments, especially on the bill’s civil-action provisions and criminal language, saying the measure should be made more consistent and narrowed to clarify who is covered. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the increased criminal penalties but said its concerns were limited to that portion of the bill. The chair repeatedly noted the committee’s education-policy focus and limited discussion of legal issues. The committee then took up HB 2621 on student misconduct. The Department of Education testified and answered questions about its student discipline data, explaining that much of the information is kept in the department’s internal Infinite Campus system and is not public, but that some additional information could be added to the annual report while still protecting student privacy. Members discussed whether the department tracks incidents consistently across schools and whether more public reporting would help identify where violence or discipline issues are occurring. The department said it was not seeing an increase in suspensions in the data it had, though it acknowledged internal data showed more detail than the annual report. HB 2179, concerning DOE and e-pipes, drew comments from the Department of Education, support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii Bicycling League, and other individuals. The committee then heard HB 2534, which would recognize robotics in schools as an interscholastic sport. The Department of Education offered comments, the State Public Charter School Commission supported the bill, and multiple students and robotics participants testified in strong support, arguing that robotics provides STEM opportunities, competition, and career pathways, and that formal recognition and funding would help sustain teams and compensate mentors. No votes or final actions were taken on the bills in the portion of the meeting provided.