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• Chair, and we're missing our Vice Chair, but ranking member and members.
• , or custodian, as used for purposes of transactional gold and silver, to provide that it means a person
• This bill clarifies the term does not include a person or entity holding gold or silver that is not intended
• There was one of the zeros missing on one of the statutes stated, so it was simply corrected.
• Missing therapy is not a scheduling inconvenience. It's a health crisis for them.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. HB 1311, relating to legal tender, ratified DFS/OFR rules to implement last year’s gold-and-silver legal tender law, repealed a prior repeal provision, and clarified the definition of custodian for electronically transferable gold and silver. The sponsor said the bill was a technical follow-up to ensure the law could take effect; members asked about the need for the bill, consumer awareness, and banking industry input. A technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. HB 1343 would create an optional high school elective on property and casualty insurance that could satisfy pre-licensure education for a 440 insurance license after graduation. The sponsor said it would help students enter the insurance workforce or gain consumer literacy. An amendment directing DOE and DFS to develop the curriculum was adopted. Testimony from insurance groups and others supported the bill, and members spoke in favor of the workforce benefits. The bill passed favorably. HB 1291 addressed the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), aiming to strengthen its long-term solvency by creating clearer triggers for funding remedies and expanding covered services. Public testimony focused heavily on families affected by birth injuries, with a parent and NICA board member describing the lifelong care needs of medically fragile children and the importance of stable funding. Members expressed sympathy and support, and the sponsor said the bill increases access to reserve funds, authorizes casualty insurer assessments, and preserves benefits. The bill passed favorably. HB 271 would cap bail bond rates at 6.5 percent for foreign and alien bail bond insurers as well as domestic insurers, to create a more even competitive and tax treatment across carriers. The sponsor explained that out-of-state corporations had an advantage under current reporting and premium rules. There was no public testimony or debate, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• I say I think it's important for all of us, uh, is it's important to me personally to say that when we
• it's hard to kind of start a bill when we know there's still some very vital things that are still missing
• to say that important to me personally to say that that<00:03:41.200> when<00:03:41.440> we
• <00:05:23.199> So,<00:05:23.680> with<00:05:23.840> that, missing from this
• So, with that, missing from this bill.

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• Jeff Schwartz continued: “Sharia law, by definition, is not merely a set of personal beliefs.
• Shreya law, by definition, is not merely a set of personal beliefs.
• Lastly, the... ...against the person.
• I think there might be one person. Is there discussion or any comment?
• Apparently, my colleagues missed the point. The pathway of money doesn't lie.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• for personal for a an in a real person for personal for a an in a real human<00:17:29.280> review
• <00:17:39.440> If it goes to a person for that review.
• What if the person driving it isn't the owner?
• How does the ticket get to that person instead of the owner?
• person doesn't exist. person doesn't exist.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3966, a bill authorizing transit agencies and local governments to use bus-mounted cameras to enforce existing rules against illegally parked or stopped vehicles in bus lanes, bus stops, and bike lanes. Representative Jones, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure is intended to protect transit investments, improve bus speed and reliability, and keep lanes clear for riders. The bill was amended with the A1 author’s amendment before testimony began. Testimony was generally supportive. A representative from the City of Minneapolis said bus and bike lanes are frequently blocked, citing repeated blockages at 7th Street and Nicollet Mall and Lake Street at Lyndale Avenue, and said the city was working with the author on technical details. A representative from Hayden AI also supported the bill, describing automated enforcement systems used in other cities and arguing they improve safety, accessibility, and transit performance. She said the system only captures violations, deletes other footage, uses human review before citations, and does not use facial recognition. Members raised questions about cost, privacy, who receives citations, and whether the cameras could capture other data or non-vehicle obstructions. The author and testifier said the bill is limited to parked or stopped vehicles, that data protections mirror existing camera laws, and that citations go to the vehicle owner or lessee, with appeals available for stolen vehicles or other defenses. A proposed oral amendment to delete an appropriation section was discussed but not pursued. After debate, the committee voted on the motion to re-refer House File 3966, as amended, to the Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law Committee; the motion failed.

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• HB527 creates limits of liability to the person that operates... ...of liability to the person that operates
• I mean, if one person had the account and everything came back there, that person would then be giving
• Miss Argen, if you'll call the role for me. Albritton,... Call the role for me.
• I want to say a thank you to Miss Ogden. Holly has put up with me Ogden.
• She is very helpful to me personally and to this committee.

Bills: HB537, HB474, HB527, HB449, HB380, HB449, HB380

Keywords: preliminary hearing, criminal procedure, Aniah's Law, pretrial detention, defendant rights, property rights, law enforcement, removal procedures, unauthorized occupancy, trespassing, liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, DNA, genetic testing, privacy, consent, criminal penalties

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• I think we're lacking a person or two, so anyone out there who may be down in your office, put it aside
• And if we can... and the local match is what we're missing to be able to create... what we're missing
• You don't want to leave that person to come back because… leave that person to come back because it may
• Persons that are disabled are a significant part of this discussion.
• Let me just say, for those persons that have disabilities, and the reason I asked...

Bills: HB52, HB89, HB141, HB52, HB89, HB141

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• Help all persons to be able of justice. Help all persons to be able of justice.
• is that person is a that person is that person is a that person is that person is a representative in
• Are you the only person got one? No, I've you the only person got one?
• Now you could could a person become a Now you could could a person become a Now you could could a person
• You said if a person or the agency You said if a person or the agency You said if a person or the agency

Bills: SB 1, HB 500, SB 1, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HB 500

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption

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• or entity for monetary or personal gain.
• or entity for monetary or personal gain.
• or entity for monetary or personal gain.
• All right, let's continue. centers or for CCAP uh centers Miss gani centers or for CCAP uh centers Miss
• not just by Zoom or over the phone, Miss Gandhi?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• up to any anything more Miss up to any anything more Miss key<00:20:02.679> thank<00:20:02.840
• <00:36:04.280> and<00:36:04.480> upsetting deeply personal and upsetting deeply personal
• I would—this is, I'm a visual person, so this is helpful to me.
• Thank you, Miss Alexander. Did you have anything to add?
• And, you know, it's a very difficult... say as a as a person who's done a lot of say as a as a person

Bills: HF1917, HF1083, HF367

Keywords: data practices, public official, transparency, government accountability, employment data, domestic abuse, domestic violence, battered women, victim advocate, advocacy, confidentiality, privilege, evidence law, witness privilege, court-ordered disclosure, shelter, crisis intervention, sexual assault counselor, victim services, protective services

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• And with that, I'll turn it to Miss Watlington first. >> Miss Watlington. actually does touch everyone
• And with that, I'll turn it to Miss Watlington first. >> Miss Watlington: Madam Chair, Representative
• And with that, I'll turn it to Miss Watlington first. >> Miss Watlington: Madam Chair, Representative
• :04:19.000> immediately single person, you know, immediately single person, you know, immediately
• We have tremendous staff, but— But I would personally like to thank a House Research person, Alexandra

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• Members, we were here a year ago when Miss Pittman was when I carried the nomination for her to fulfill
• I'll just remind you, Miss Pittman, that although the governor has made this appointment, you would not
• Miss Pittman having received six Senator Alvord, glad you could join us.
• I'll take a personal privilege from the chair.
• Thank you for the kind words, Miss Chairman.

Bills: HB4125, HB2951, HB3082, HB4142, HB4106, HB1752, HB3268

Keywords: firearm rights restoration, nonviolent felons, Oklahoma firearm laws, gun ownership, pardon, expungement, public safety, transportation of inmates, Department of Corrections, correctional facilities, sentencing, health records, firefighters, sex offenders, employment restrictions, Oklahoma laws, bomb, explosive device, incendiary device, simulated bomb

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• The only person I told at the time was my husband.
• And quite frankly, personally, this was the sort of person I felt should never be in law enforcement.
• And quite frankly, personally, this was a sort of person I felt should never be in law enforcement.
• And that person deserves some consequences.
• And that person deserves some consequences.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 1479, by Rep. Baker, created a public records exemption for lethality assessment forms and the victims’ answers under the domestic violence lethality assessment law. The sponsor said the goal was to protect victims and keep the form consistent statewide; a question was raised about whether other agencies such as DCF could access the information. The only public testimony was in support, and the bill passed 17-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 317, by Rep. Fabricio, which would require complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers to be written and sworn, require officers to receive the complaint and supporting evidence before interrogation or discipline, and keep unfounded investigations out of personnel files and from being used for promotions or commendations. Supporters, including the Fraternal Order of Police and a state corrections PBA representative, argued the bill would protect officers from frivolous or retaliatory complaints. Opponents, including the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association, warned it would undermine transparency, early warning systems, accreditation, and accountability, and could discourage legitimate anonymous complaints. Several members debated the balance between officer due process and victim protection; the bill passed 11-6 and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 961, a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measure presented by Judge Maney. A strike-all amendment replaced the original language with a package aimed at improving customer service and efficiency in driver and vehicle services, including online title and registration requests, longer renewal periods for certain permanently handicapped persons, and a new misdemeanor offense for selling DHSMV appointment slots. The amendment and the bill as amended were supported by Florida tax collectors, adopted, and the committee passed HB 961 unanimously, 17-0, with a favorable report.

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• So, we missed you on the second. I and I missed you all as well. I'm pretty thankful for...
• So, we missed you on the one out.
• So, we missed you on the second.<00:16:38.760> I<00:16:39.120> and<00:16:39.280> I
• I and I missed you all as well. second. I and I missed you all as well.
• <00:22:25.080> I that me personally I that me personally I agree<00:22:26.600> fundamentally

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Without the knowledge of the person being on the list, true or false?
• Neglect is so subjective, depending on the personality of the caseworker.
• So in that vein, tell us what you would be, or what we're missing.
• , we can't hire that person, correct?
• To the person getting the IV, is that correct, every time?

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• testify on these resolutions in person testify on these resolutions in person or<00:13:24.079>
• resolutions in person or on Zoom? resolutions in person or on Zoom?
• Thank you so much, Miss Reeves.
• Thank you so much, Miss Reeves. Thank you so much, Miss Reeves.
• They miss one. My apologies. They miss one. My apologies.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees on Education and Higher Education first heard HCR 75 and HR 67, which ask the Department of Education and the University of Hawaiʻi to assess criteria for building an educational pipeline and curriculum for advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. The Department of Education said it would stand on its written testimony, and UH supported the measure, noting existing community college and four-year programs related to the topic. Members asked how DOE promotes cybersecurity opportunities and whether it provides funding; DOE said schools usually connect with partners and its office works with them, but it does not have separate funding for such efforts. UH also explained that some advanced manufacturing concepts may overlap with 3D printing, material sciences, and entrepreneurship, and described P20 as a forum for aligning K-12 and higher education pathways. The committees then recessed the joint hearing and moved to the Education Committee agenda. The committee next heard HCR 46 and HR 39, which would make DOE recreational facilities available to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. DOE said it already uses facilities agreements with insurance, liability waivers, indemnification, and certificates of insurance to protect schools. The Attorney General opposed the resolutions, warning that unrestricted public use without safeguards could create substantial liability and cost risks for the state. The measure’s introducer said the goal was to help underserved communities that lack access to public recreation spaces, and DOE said it would be open to joint-use arrangements with larger organizations but remained concerned about vandalism and liability. The committee also heard HCR 86 and HR 80 on creating an Aloha Civics working group, with DOE offering comments and Common Cause Hawaiʻi strongly supporting the idea. DOE described a civic learning and engagement task force that met with stakeholders, including UH and the PACE Commission, and produced recommendations such as building partnership inventories, integrating civic learning across grade levels, and aligning the work with DOE’s HA framework and learner outcomes. Common Cause said civic education can be implemented effectively and affordably, citing existing school projects such as ranked-choice voting and classroom constitutions. Later, the committee took up HCR 87 and HR 81, urging an annual Climate Week in public schools. DOE again stood on written comments, while the Climate Change and Health Working Group, Climate Future Forum, a student from Kaimuki High School, and other supporters argued that a dedicated week would ensure consistent climate education, build resilience, and connect climate issues to health, food security, and disaster preparedness. Supporters said existing climate-related opportunities are uneven across schools and that a formal Climate Week would create a more equitable approach. The committee then heard HCR 95 and HR 91 on informing students about changes to gun safety and storage laws; DOE asked for clarification on the measure’s intended outcome, and one individual testified in support. Finally, the committee heard HCR 104 and HR 100 on strengthening farm-to-school initiatives. DOE said it is already working to improve menus, emphasize local products, and meet with distributors to increase local procurement, while the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience offered food science, nutrition, and extension support. Climate Future Forum, the Hawaii Youth Food Council, and other supporters said farm-to-school efforts are important for student health, local farmers, and food sovereignty, noting that local food procurement in schools remains far below the state’s 30% by 2030 goal. DOE explained it is trying to provide distributors and farmers with more predictable demand and is meeting with distributors to set up next year’s supply chain.

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• Oh, I miss him. Senator Hinojosa.
• I mean, it seems very personal to you. It is personal to me.
• She's a person.
• I'm so sorry, I missed your name. Sarah Keaton. Miss Keaton? Mm-hmm.
• Miss Keaton, so is there also...

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• Miss Shot Horst. Good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the committee. My name is Lauren Shutost.
• <00:08:21.599> Miss<00:08:21.759> Shot<00:08:22.000> Horse.
• Miss Shot Horse. couple minutes. Miss Shot Horse.
• Thank you, Miss Shor.
• Moore, or Miss Gross? Yeah. Or I'm not sure which of you is going to answer that. >> Miss Groves.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3796, as amended by a DE2 amendment, and the amendment was adopted on a voice vote. Representative Jones described the bill as creating a reasonable expectation that employees can sit when the nature of the work allows it, and said the DE2 clarified language with help from the Department of Labor and Industry and added a penalty for violations. She said the bill was inspired by constituents who work in a museum and by concerns about the health effects of prolonged standing, including back and leg pain, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, and pregnancy-related harms. Supporters testified that the bill would improve worker health and safety and reflect common-sense accommodations. A former Walker Arts Center union president described a dispute over stools for gallery assistants, saying workers were told they needed a doctor’s note to use them and that the union gathered signatures and other support after the employer restricted seating. A UFCW representative said seating makes ergonomic sense, can reduce injuries and workers’ compensation costs, and may reduce ADA-related issues, especially for cashiers. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, both of which argued the bill was too vague and could create compliance and litigation problems for employers. They raised questions about what counts as reasonable seating, adequate numbers of seats, and reasonable proximity, and worried about impacts on small businesses, tight workspaces, and industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, nursing, and meatpacking. Department of Labor and Industry staff explained that enforcement would likely begin with technical assistance and an inform-and-educate process, with investigations and possible penalties if compliance could not be achieved. Members also questioned statewide impact and fiscal effects. The chair laid over House File 3796 as amended for further discussion, with no final vote on the bill.

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• Luther and Miss Hetland. Uh, are there any other testifiers?
• <00:16:37.199> hland you thank you Mr Luther and Miss hland you thank you Mr Luther and Miss
• Um, Miss Jenkins, just to clarify, and I might have missed it, could you state what group you're with
• :25:12.880> could<01:25:13.040> you I might have missed it uh could you I might have missed
• Miss, House File 494 is laid over. I appreciate your time here today.

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• educator in Minnesota, my personal educator in Minnesota, my personal experience<00:37:31.760>
• Um, I also know that service, Miss Delk.
• the with the permission of the person the with the permission of the person responsible<01:10:51.360
• >> Miss<01:31:52.560> Barrow.
• Miss and that a roll call will be taken.

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• I mean, me personally, or do you mean as a...?
• Or did I miss something? I'm sorry. No, no apologies, Mr. Chair. Mr.
• I do have another one for line 16, but apparently you all are missing.
• I like consistency personally. To that point.
• I think we would be missing if we were to change it just to males who identify as female; we'd be missing

Keywords: 1182, all