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• <00:22:45.760> across have met with many legislators across have met with many legislators
• Um there are numerous<01:02:08.640> studies numerous studies numerous studies uh<01:02:10.960>
• <02:01:42.080> If with legislators. If with legislators.
• So, this is a space we're interested in studying further. We're interested in studying further.
• Am I missing legislative action.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The consultant would study the feasibility of an accessible deletion mechanism.
• We listened, debated, and incorporated the work of the study committees that we created, who did such
• I appreciate legislative findings in H. 955 that contain the following words: "Research demonstrates
• Madam Speaker, as a long-time public school teacher and a long-time two-term legislator, I know that
• And I can sort of dig into the details with you, Madam Speaker, and with Legislative Council to get the

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• The Joint Legislative Audit Committee is called to order. The Secretary will note the roll.
• This is a classic Six Sigma study in how to break down a process. Okay.
• I ran a study committee when we first started this.
• That was the first thing we did: we had a study committee.
• Social studies. Okay. I believe you, Todd. ...social studies.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard presentations on Arizona’s school safety interoperability communication systems, beginning with remarks from Senator Kevin Payne, who described the program as a response to school shootings and 911 overloads, and said the goal is to let schools trigger a panic-button alert that immediately shares video, floor plans, and location information with law enforcement and other responders. Several members echoed support for the concept, while also raising concerns about whether the systems are actually working as intended and whether school resource officers remain necessary or should be supplemented by technology. Auditor General Lindsay Perry summarized the JLAC-directed special audit, explaining that the office reviewed whether fund expenditures were authorized, whether purchased systems met statutory requirements, and whether procurement followed applicable standards. She said the office had tested a sample of systems with vendors, schools, and law enforcement, and that some agencies had not provided requested follow-up information. Members questioned Pinal County’s lack of response and the status of its reports and payments, and committee leaders criticized the county sheriff’s claim that the committee had treated staff unfairly. Representatives from Mutualink, Motorola Solutions, and Navigate 360 then defended their systems and described implementation challenges. Mutualink said its platform connects schools, dispatch, and responders across jurisdictions and claimed it can reduce response times, but acknowledged that implementation depends on training, infrastructure, and cooperation among schools and agencies. Motorola said it had deployed systems in Maricopa and Yuma counties and that some delays stemmed from school participation and procurement issues. Navigate 360 highlighted Cochise County as a success story, saying 60 of 69 schools were implemented and that the company had added maps, emergency management tools, and training support after audit findings. Members repeatedly pressed the vendors on statutory criteria, procurement practices, rural infrastructure, and why some counties or schools were not fully operational; the vendors generally said the biggest barriers were local readiness, training, and interagency coordination rather than the technology itself.

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• After careful study, the bar association has recommended updates to the trust code, as well as a handful
• The changes proposed in this bill were carefully studied and vetted by the bar association and have been
• the bar Association has study the bar Association has recommended<00:18:00.200> updates<00:18
• and vetted by the bar studied and vetted by the bar association<00:20:09.120> and<00:20:09.280
• that's a helpful uh piece of legislation that's a helpful uh piece of legislation to<00:29:03.720

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And he had a lot of legislation.
• And I know one of the differences between this legislation and the body cam legislation is that body
• And I know one of the differences between this legislation and the body cam legislation is the body cam
• We have specific studies that show that is not the case. We have specific studies.
• This is another study that we have.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Jenny Gilbert, legislative liaison. Steven Field, staff attorney. There is a staff amendment.
• Jenny Gilbert, legislative liaison. Steven Field, staff attorney. There is a staff amendment.
• And this was based on a piece of legislation that we had passed, correct?
• And this was based on a piece of legislation that we had passed, correct?
• <00:21:07.720> to co-chairs already filed legislation to co-chairs already filed legislation

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met on February 10 with a quorum present, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of agency regulations, most of which were accompanied by staff-suggested amendments for drafting conformity under KRS Chapter 13A. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 9:10, the Secretary of State’s 030 KAR 2:11, the Office of the Attorney General’s 04 KAR 5:10, the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s emergency 201 KAR 17:120, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ 301 KAR 2:41, the Department for Environmental Protection’s 401 KAR 47:110 and 48:320, the State Police regulations 502 KAR 1:012 and 1:121, the Department for Public Health’s 902 KAR 4:15, the Department for Medicaid Services’ 907 KAR 1:15, and the Department for Community Based Services’ 921 KAR 1:400 were all discussed and, where applicable, staff amendments were approved without objection. The Workplace Standards emergency regulation 803 KAR 2:320E was also presented without amendment, and the Department of Insurance’s 806 KAR 9:360 was taken up but ultimately deferred at the agency’s request. Several regulations drew brief substantive discussion. The Fish and Wildlife rule on foxhound training enclosures was explained as expanding both commercial and non-commercial provisions for training with dogs involving red fox and coyotes, with enclosure standards intended to protect wildlife inside and outside the facilities. The environmental protection rules were tied to House Bill 478 and addressed permit-by-rule timelines, reporting, and operating standards for certain construction and demolition debris landfills, including sites up to two acres; members asked whether these facilities were private or municipal, and staff said they were a mix, often tied to private demolition contractors or single projects. The State Police fee increase for hazardous materials endorsements was described as reflecting a federal TSA fee change, and the witness estimated the new fee at about $23. The most extended debate concerned the Board of Education’s 704 KAR 3:535 on full-time virtual and remote learning programs. The agency amendment would cap enrollment in such programs at 10% above a district’s prior-year in-person enrollment, while also clarifying accountability, staffing, and monitoring requirements. Education officials said the cap was intended to address concerns about district capacity and student performance, and they cited Cloverport as an example of a district with high virtual participation and participation-rate issues. Members expressed concern that the amendment was too open-ended for regulation and suggested the issue might be better addressed in statute; no motion was made to adopt the agency amendment, so the regulation was left to proceed to the committee of jurisdiction. The Department of Insurance also discussed implementation of Senate Bill 188, saying it had received more than 3,000 complaints since the law took effect and was still working through enforcement and complaint processing before asking to defer its PBM licensing regulation.

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• Let it dwell in our halls not just in moments of prayer but in the long difficult work of legislation
• Instead lead us to be legislators who choose the harder path, the kinder path.
• And because of it, he got passed seatbelts and child safety legislation.
• on the previous legislative day.
• Chair: ...on the previous legislative day. Is there any objection? Member: Chair, there's none.

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• It's topics and issues like that where we're going to be able to identify legislative solutions to push
• We weren't able to get some recent legislation signed to strengthen these protections, right?
• Legislative Assistant for the California Immigrant Policy Center and Dr.
• A 2020 study found that one in three Latinx adults face food insecurity in their household.
• We'll also be moving forward in this legislative cycle with still to be named.

Summary: The Select Committee on Latina Inequities met at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, hosted by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez and joined by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. Rodriguez opened by framing the committee’s work around the economic status of Latinas and the effects of federal policies on the economy and social safety net, while the college president welcomed the committee and described campus services for undocumented and housing-insecure students. Rodriguez also emphasized the local impact of immigration enforcement in the San Fernando Valley and said the hearing would focus on Latinas’ economic conditions, immigration enforcement impacts on the workforce and safety, and H.R. 1’s effects on the safety net. The first panel featured HOPE’s Maria Morales and Dr. Elsa Macias, who presented findings from HOPE’s National Economic Status of Latinas report. They said Latinas are a major and growing part of California’s population and workforce, but face persistent inequities, including a large wage gap, higher unemployment, high uninsured rates, student debt, and affordability pressures around child care, housing, and education. They also discussed entrepreneurship, noting both the growth of Latina-owned businesses and barriers such as limited access to capital, technical assistance, and retirement and health coverage. In response to committee questions, they said higher education can still offer a strong return on investment, but only if students can complete degrees without being overwhelmed by debt and care costs; they also pointed to policy solutions such as SB 642, mentorship, financial literacy, CalSavers access, and support for community development financial institutions. The second panel focused on immigration enforcement and Latina safety in the workforce. Luis Nolasco of the ACLU described arrests tied to apparent ethnicity and Spanish-speaking, the chilling effect on families, and the loss of wages, school attendance, and mobility. Dr. Amada Armenta said immigration enforcement harms California’s economy, public health, and mixed-status families, and noted that undocumented workers are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and child care. SEIU’s Jen Baca Beltran said raids and school-based enforcement traumatize children and families and highlighted the need for Know Your Rights trainings. Megan Ortiz of IDEPSCA described repeated Border Patrol raids on day labor centers, injuries to staff, and the need to protect worker centers, domestic workers, and street vendors. Inclusive Action’s Shannon Camacho said raids have forced many informal workers to stop working, prompted emergency cash assistance and rent relief efforts, and strengthened advocacy for vendor protections and CDFI support. CHIRLA’s Jeanette Zanipatine said the rapid response network has expanded, documented widespread arrests and detention conditions, and is providing direct support and legal referrals; committee members asked about detention, maternal health, and what the state can do, and panelists urged stronger oversight, more legal representation, and protections for pregnant and detained people.

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• Now, the Policy Navigation Group, one of the research firms involved in the study, wanted to look at
• of this issue uh an in-depth study of this issue uh there's<00:06:53.639> a<00:06:53.759>
• Now, the Policy Navigation Group, one of the research firms involved in the study, wanted to look at
• <01:12:20.960> in<01:12:21.159> section this legislation in section this legislation
• <01:13:47.120> auditor this morning the legislative auditor this morning the legislative auditor

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Okay, so that would be a separate legislation.
• So it's a study, but then you're asking it at least 150 to be in the base?
• We only need $400,000 total for the study, and then once the study is completed it'll support redrawing
• <01:36:07.719> and need uh 400,000 total for the study and need uh 400,000 total for the study
• , so we're actually talking about two phases of study for Central Maui, okay?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:48:56.200> session period in the 2027 legislative session period in the 2027 legislative
• Okay, uh, as we conduct this comprehensive study may come up with other things, but part of that study
• /c><01:30:23.320> just part of that study is not just part of that study is not just discovering
• <02:30:31.720> and state in which both legislative and state in which both legislative and
• the program which skips the legislative the program which skips the legislative process<03:54:22.040

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• You learn as a legislator a lot of times people tell you what their problem is.
• We thank the state of Massachusetts and the legislative nonprofit security grant.
• And it's time for all of us—students, parents, teachers, and those legislators—to face it.
• I'm a current political student, people college studying to become a rabbi.
• When studying the Talmud, we do so with a havruta or a partner.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• "Hey, thank you legislation. Thank you "Hey, thank you legislation.
• Secondly, legislation.
• This legislation is simple.
• This legislation is simple.
• legislation is a bad idea. legislation is a bad idea.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• When we look at landmark legislation When we look at landmark legislation called<00:25:25.520>
• country as a legislator as a individual. country as a legislator as a individual.
• It is the legislative branch.
• It is the legislative branch. James in. It is the legislative branch.
• this as we have the last six legislative this as we have the last six legislative sessions<01:36

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• In fact, this legislature previously passed legislation requiring a detailed study of just heard Senator
• In fact, this legislature previously passed legislation requiring a detailed study of The legislature
• previously passed legislation requiring a detailed study of property tax reform.
• Why couldn't they study this issue?
• We do legislation all the time.

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services. Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details. After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.

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• <00:02:47.480> any sale under this proposed legislation any sale under this proposed legislation
• <02:25:30.200> be enforcement ask for this legislation be enforcement ask for this legislation
• <02:27:58.439> has okay this interest this legislation has okay this interest this legislation
• the court does so you this legislation the court does so you this legislation would<04:10:23.239
• themselves without any legislative themselves without any legislative oversight<06:19:27.718>

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• But a Creighton pointed out, it's been studied and studied by a lot of people, that there's not much
• My name is Eric Schroeder, Legislative Budget Board. With me is Lyle Blanco.
• Thank you, my name is Amit Patel, Legislative Budget Board.
• the complying with the legislation you reference on page six.
• So going into to the next legislative session.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So Florida has been recognized, as you know, depending on which study you look at number one or number
• And in fact, just recently we put out the results of our 2024 Rockport Analytics study on the economic
• And that study is available for your review. But here's the highlights of it.
• We also conduct what's called a direct influence study.
• Florida came in with the help of people here in the legislators.

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• environment and studies have shown that. environment and studies have shown that.
• research to be done, but the studies research to be done, but the studies have<00:30:48.360>
• Merrill responded that she was happy to send the studies.
• We're just looking to combine separate agri legislative reports into an annual report.
• Um, so, clarifies the 2025 legislative session language that you The legislative session language that

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• . study. study.
• It requires serious input and study from both legislators and the people that set levies at the local
• <00:52:11.760> from requires serious input and study from requires serious input and study
• I think that there should be more legislators on this body.
• <00:57:01.480> on there should be uh more legislators on there should be uh more legislators

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax