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• And that's through a process called the Federal Implementation Plan, a FIP.
• We have to learn how to engage in this process because it's not easy.
• We have to learn how to engage in this process because it's not easy.
• In fact, we have the 1757 process happening now.
• In fact, we have the 1757 process happening now.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 14, which would direct state agencies to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste diversion at state facilities by updating integrated waste management plans, increasing reusable foodware use, reducing paper purchasing, and requiring better employee education and recycling/composting practices. Supporters from the California Compost Coalition, Republic Services, Waste Management, and others said the bill would help build composting and recycling markets and let the state lead by example. Several groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were now neutral after amendments, including the removal of a 90% requirement. The bill was moved out on a due pass as amended recommendation. The committee then took up SB 326 on wildfire mitigation. The bill would create a framework for Cal Fire to evaluate the risk-reduction benefits of fuels management and landscape resilience investments, and it would accelerate implementation of Zone Zero defensible-space standards, including grants for local enforcement and broader application to rental and sale properties and post-fire reconstruction. Support came from Stanford climate researcher Michael Mastrandrea and several local government, insurance, and climate groups. With no opposition, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. Next, SB 34 on port emissions and the South Coast Air Quality Management District drew extensive testimony. The author said the bill was narrowed by committee amendments to preserve the ports’ ability to reduce emissions while preventing cargo throughput caps and addressing concerns about automation, local control, and the timeline for port clean-air planning. Supporters included ILWU, business groups, and port-related stakeholders, while the South Coast AQMD and many environmental and community organizations opposed it, arguing it would weaken public-health protections and set a bad precedent. After lengthy debate, the committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Transportation, with some members voting no and others abstaining. The committee also heard SB 279, which would expand composting options for farmers and small community composters by allowing limited on-farm composting after large biomass events and increasing the amount small operations may process and sell. Supporters said the bill would help address agricultural waste, expand composting capacity, and reduce landfill disposal. Commercial composting representatives opposed it, warning that the bill could create regulatory inequities, strand recent investments in permitted facilities, and allow too much unregulated food waste. Despite those concerns, the bill passed to Appropriations on a due pass vote. The transcript also briefly referenced SB 613 on upstream methane emissions data, described as having no opposition and intended to improve tracking of imported oil and gas emissions.

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• A little bit to get those transportation projects through the process.
• And then we kind of went through the process. We met with LFC.
• On line 139, is there an RFP process on this?
• It's a grant application process.
• Ramirez, has that process been changed at all? Mr.

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• It tends to be a really fraught process.
• It tends to be a really fraught process.
• It tends to be a really fraught process.
• It tends to be a really fraught process.
• And no, we and have those conversations.

Bills: HF2431, HF2438, HF2783, HF1943

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• I had a conversation this interesting.
• ><00:33:19.120> backlogs<00:33:19.600> at paper process can create backlogs at paper process
• ,<00:35:07.040> our the car selling process, our the car selling process, our competition.
• Um, it does modernize our process.
• Um, it does modernize our process.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is the annual advisement process. As Ms.
• Anything related to the legislative process.
• However, he understood the process in doing that. So I belong here, right?
• I know we've had some conversations.
• Just wanted to put that as we approach our first budget consideration conversation.

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• I want to thank everyone involved in the process as we got this bill to a place where we could maintain
• about this bill and getting this bill into a place where we could move it along the process, it was
• The conversations I've had is that they understand fully and they assert firmly that they simply...
• As a baby born the natural process.
• So they actually are against the process of abortion.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And that's what this conversation is doing today.
• <00:35:02.680> is and that's what this conversation is and that's what this conversation is
• Who normally starts the process?
• that has to be overcomed in that process that has to be overcomed in that process then<00:41:44.520
• so it's a looked at in the process so it's a complicated<00:43:23.960> process<00:43:24.720><

Bills: HF2296, HF1566, HF1854, HF1385, HF1142

Keywords: landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation

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• <00:48:15.680> is bill because the appeals process is bill because the appeals process is
• Again, not a criticism of EKU or any university, but the process is not a good process, and I'd rather
• Again, not a criticism of EKU or any university, but the process is not a good process, and I'd rather
• It just, we just don't take action. process of of this. Well that's said and process of of this.
• Your process is going to move forward. Your process is going to move forward.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Government Contract Committee met with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Representative McCool after the death of his sister, and approved the April 14 minutes. The committee then reviewed a large agenda of contracts and amendments, beginning with a deferred Office of the Controller procurement involving broker services. Members questioned why a contract that had previously been handled for about $300,000 annually was now priced at about $1 million, and why the procurement was limited to one year. Office of the Controller staff said the prior vendor had held the work for more than 20 years, the work had previously been treated as not practical to bid, and the new RFP was intended to increase competition. They said the technical evaluation was scored before cost was considered, that past performance was not scored because it was seen as unreliable, and that AON received the highest technical score despite not being the lowest bidder. After discussion, the committee voted to take no action and let the contract proceed to the Finance Cabinet, with members noting continuing concerns about the pricing and process. The committee next considered a DCBS memorandum of agreement amendment for language services. DCBS representatives said the additional funding did not come from a new cut elsewhere, but from reduced spending on interpreter services because commonly used forms had been translated into other languages, freeing up funds for the contract. The committee approved the item unanimously. The final major item discussed was an initial contract for the Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for legal services. Board staff said the board had been without a permanent general counsel since March 2024 and had relied on special and conflict counsel because of unusually heavy litigation, including 11 active cases, plus broader disciplinary and licensing changes tied to recent legislation and an oversight report. They said the contract was a not-to-exceed amount funded entirely by agency fees and that the board was currently running a surplus. Senator Thomas urged support, citing prior legislation and oversight findings about problems at the board and saying the contract was needed to help the board address ongoing litigation and corrective work. The committee approved the contract and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, sending them forward.

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• and this is a consensus based process that we have.
• I have been through a voir dire process here in Travis County. I take that process very seriously.
• that continue to use the grand jury process.
• The Grand Jury process has been eroded both in terms of due process and fundamental fairness.
• And so to take part in this process, they have that responsibility. Can any process be abused?

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• Have y'all had any of that conversation? Yes, thank you, Representative.
• We are going to have some more conversations after the session. Thank you.
• We are going to have some more conversations after the session to talk about maybe some planning that
• So we want to remove that just to make it more efficient because that's an outdated process.
• What the bill does, it actually kind of gives the locals more input, right, in this process?

Summary: The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee met and advanced a series of local bills, mostly by unanimous voice vote after brief questions. SB 430 by Sen. Jenkins renewed the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 1.5% hotel occupancy tax for 12-year periods by voter approval, with discussion about continued planning and coordination among tourism entities. SB 286 by Sen. Duplessis updated the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond renewal voting boundaries. The committee also favorably reported SB 198 by Sen. Mizell, requiring government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district rules for new construction; SB 172 by Sen. Luneau, expanding a planning-commission waiver process for certain property divisions to municipalities below 150,000 population; and SB 439 by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, adding pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s cancer for firefighters and fire service employees. Testimony on the firefighter bill emphasized the health risks from carcinogen exposure and the value of early detection, and members expressed strong support. Additional bills advanced included SB 458 by Sen. McMath, creating a mechanism for local ethics-entity tax revenues in St. Tammany Parish to be transferred to the district attorney’s office if an inspector general office is created; SB 447 by Sen. Bass, changing Bossier City Police Department promotions from competitive to promotional seniority; SB 281 by Sen. Barrow, expanding the Baker Economic Development District boundaries to include additional commercial areas; SB 385 by Sen. Harris, changing appointments to the City Park Improvement Association board and allowing City Park to opt out of certain ORM insurance coverage; HR 84 by Rep. Walters, urging Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA workers during federal shutdowns; and SB 417 by Sen. Allain, adding two members to the St. Mary Parish drainage district board. All of these measures were reported favorably, with one member recusing himself from the City Park bill due to board membership. The committee then recessed briefly, noting several remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not arrive soon.

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• However, we've had really fantastic conversations about that.
• And I'm a Lobo, but they are on waivers and it's an easy process.
• We can look into that process for you, Mr.
• I know this is a longer conversation, but we need to have that conversation because this is the future
• A very in-depth conversation.

Keywords: 996, all

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• referenced on this committee the process referenced on this committee the process would<00:09:51.600
• <00:10:11.040> are but that our committee processes are but that our committee processes are
• <00:19:15.360> or open it up for um for conversation or open it up for um for conversation
• Here, I'm in this a process of it.
• could have a face tof face conversation. could have a face tof face conversation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• > specialized<00:15:05.279> medical processes for other specialized medical processes for
• <00:16:00.800> Our to streamline billing processes. Our to streamline billing processes.
• Thank you for your consideration. must also process. The case for must also process.
• assume they'll follow the same process assume they'll follow the same process that<01:14:05.199>
• :23.679> literally the school conversation, what literally the school conversation, what literally

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We've had many productive conversations with stakeholders.
• We've had many productive conversations with stakeholders and continue those conversations.
• I think the conversations are going well.
• I think the conversations are going well.
• If it's diverting us onto another conversation, then no.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Um, we had some robust conversations at the time.
• Um, we had some robust conversations at the time.
• conversations at the time. conversations at the time.
• And so I think topic and conversation.
• of<01:16:02.200> issuing We're in the process of issuing We're in the process of issuing energy

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SCR 78, which urges the Department of Education to strengthen natural health education and adopt a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. The Department of Education said it supported the intent and had offered technical amendments to scaffold the curriculum by grade level. The Commission on the Status of Women and several advocates, including students and Ma'i Movement Hawaiʻi, testified in support, describing gaps in menstrual health education, stigma, and the need for more inclusive, age-appropriate instruction. No opposition was heard, and the chair moved on after no questions from members. The committee then took up SCR 194, urging the Department of Education to meet the criteria to recognize cheerleading as a Title IX sport. The Department supported the measure, noting recent expansion of girls flag football and surfing as recognized sports and saying cheerleading would create additional opportunities for students. The Commission on the Status of Women also supported the resolution, saying it could improve participation, resource allocation, and representation for female students. No opposition or further action was recorded in the excerpt. Finally, the committee discussed SCR 195, requesting the Board of Education and Department of Education to revise graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course. The Board of Education and Department of Education both supported the intent but cautioned against a one-size-fits-all mandate, emphasizing school-level flexibility, existing stand-alone and online options, and the requirement that the class of 2030 must complete financial literacy before graduation. Hawaii Kids Can supported the resolution while raising questions about equity, access, quality, and how different delivery models compare; it also asked for more information on community survey data. Committee members questioned the department and board about asynchronous versus in-person instruction, standards, and how the requirement would be tracked in the personal transition plan. No vote or final action was taken in the provided portion of the meeting.

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• I hope we will continue to move these conversations forward through this process.
• through this conversations forward through this process.<00:18:41.039> There<00:18:41.280>
• There are only three major process.
• > Abler's conversation with Senator Abler's conversation with Senator Abler's amendment.<01:40
• How much would that conversation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• due process.
• That's the overall process for article one.
• Swanson was a participant in the conversations around this bill.
• <00:55:11.720> today really appreciate the conversation today really appreciate the conversation
• <00:57:17.799> involves side once but the process involves side once but the process involves

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• These bills will streamline zoning processes that bog down development.
• <00:04:34.960> that will streamline zoning processes that will streamline zoning processes
• So this is just making sure that we have a uniform approval process.
• So this is just making sure that we have a uniform approval process.
• <00:25:30.279> we but making sure that in the process we but making sure that in the process

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The least into that process a time lag.
• So, we’ll continue this conversation. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• So, we’ll continue this conversation. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• throughout this process. throughout this process.
• . process. process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• CERTAINLY, I CAN PROVIDE FOLLOW UP INFORMATION ON THE NUANCES OF WHEN THOSE STATES ARE IN THE PROCESS
• I HAVE TWO COLLEGE DEGREES AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND THEIR OWN COLLEGE DO AND CONFUSE ME.
• SO THEY GET THEIR BODY IN WITH WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD IMPROVE THIS PROCESS.
• NUMBER TWO CAME UP IN THIS CONVERSATION TODAY I KNOW I HAVE KIDS BACK HOME LOOKING AT THIS PARTICULAR
• OR DID YOU WANT TO ADD TO THE CONVERSATION?