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• That brings us to SB 2247 in the Campaign Spending Commission filing system.
• Campaign Spending Commission filing Campaign Spending Commission filing system. system. system.
• This measure lengthens the statute of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination with the Hawaii
• <00:52:48.160> a<00:52:48.200> complaint<00:52:48.720> of limitations to file
• a complaint of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination<00:52:49.520> with<00:52:49.680

Bills: SCR96, SCR164, SCR172, SCR166, SCR182, SCR7, SCR59, SCR58, SCR60, SCR89, SCR184, SCR11, HB2296, HB2315, HB2343

Keywords: electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection

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• House Bill 1808, this is my first time filing this legislation, and I want to thank you, Mr.
• Like I said, this is our first time filing this legislation, I believe, in Missouri.
• And that portion is why I filed this bill for a town named Hardin that has a volunteer fire department
• I decided to file the bill, kind of filed the bill late. We had some discussion about it.
• I decided to file the bill, kind of filed the bill late, but to my understanding, in previous years,

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2808 do pass by a vote of 9 yes, 4 no, and 1 present. The hearing then moved to public testimony, with a scheduling note that House Bill 3533 would not be heard that day. The first public hearing was on House Bills 1808 and 3435, companion measures known as Grace’s Law, which would create a narrow social host liability cause of action for adults who knowingly provide alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person and whose conduct leads to injury, death, or property damage. Sponsors said the bills would close a gap in Missouri law and align the state with other states that allow some social host liability, while committee members raised questions about personal responsibility, scope, and whether the language could reach ordinary social gatherings or other substances. Testimony in support came from the mother of Grace, whose death in a drunk-driving crash prompted the bill, from a relative of another drunk-driving victim, and from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, all emphasizing accountability, prevention, and the need for a civil remedy for families harmed by impaired driving. The committee then heard House Bills 3439 and 3480, which would amend the Public Safety Protection and Recruitment Act to include volunteer firefighters in the tuition assistance program. Sponsors said the bills are intended to help rural fire departments recruit and retain volunteers, especially in communities that rely heavily on volunteers for fire and emergency response. Members questioned the fiscal impact, whether volunteers should receive the same benefit as full-time personnel, and whether the program should be structured as a tuition waiver rather than a scholarship to reduce costs. Supporters, including fire chiefs, a fire service association representative, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, said volunteer firefighters perform dangerous and essential work, often with limited compensation and long response times in rural areas, and that the benefit would help recruitment and retention. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the hearing concluded after testimony.

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• If there's a member of this legislature that wants to file a separate bill to talk about all of those
• application within 60 days after receipt of the application, or within 30 days after the applicant files
• Local government felt like the approval would affect them, then they could obviously file suit to stop
• have been in this process for a long time know that you hardly get any comments on a bill when you file
• And so most of the time we have to file a bill to get to a place where we can start having some real

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 330, by Sen. Bradley, clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, including allowing a prior physical exam to count if a transferring officer is not given a new one; an amendment declaring the act an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. SB 594, by Sen. Burton, would make mobile home residents eligible for local housing assistance programs such as SHIP for lot rent and home repairs; it received supportive testimony from manufactured-home advocates and passed favorably. SB 840, by Sen. DeSigley, revised hurricane-related land-use restrictions from prior legislation by shortening the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles, ending certain temporary limits on June 30, 2026, and exempting some water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; it passed favorably after supportive comments from local-government interests and members noting the need to fix unintended consequences of prior law. The committee also approved SB 526, by Sen. Grawe, which addresses no-damages-for-delay clauses in public construction contracts, creates a uniform commercial permit application, requires permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adds mitigation to statewide product approval categories. County representatives testified with concerns about the contracting language, unfunded mandates, and fee reductions, but the bill passed favorably. SB 504, by Sen. Burgess, creates a statewide framework for code inspector body camera use, and SB 506, its linked public-records bill, exempts certain sensitive content from disclosure; both passed favorably with support from the sponsor and no opposition in committee. The most heavily debated measure was SB 354, by Chair McLean, which creates a “blue ribbon project” framework for very large developments that trade state preemption over local land-use regulation for reserving at least 60% of the land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses. The bill drew significant testimony from environmental groups, counties, smart-growth advocates, and local residents who argued it could weaken local control, reduce public review, and allow sprawl or inadequate infrastructure planning; supporters argued it could help address housing needs and preserve large amounts of land. The committee adopted two amendments clarifying reserve-area easements and requiring certain easements to be granted without charge, and the committee then reported the bill favorably, with some senators noting they supported it in concept but wanted further changes before later stops.

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• This bill has evolved significantly from what I filed in the first called special session.
• When I filed House Bill 1, I knew that there would be changes that needed to be made.
• The filed version is not strong enough. Okay, I said let's fix it.
• I will admit I filed a bill in the first special session. that had this exact same language.
• supporting House Bill 1 as filed.

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22, HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB 20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• The first item on the agenda is File Item 1, AB 407 by Assemblymember Jackson.
• The next item on the agenda is file item. AB 1365, Assemblymember Garcia.
• The next item is file item 5, AB 1180.
• File item 1, AB 407.
• File item 4, AB 1052.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Um, so I will move House File 2617 before the committee. Uh, we do have a DE1 as well.
• Um, but House File 2617 is amended is a game changer.
• House File 2617 gets at some immediate challenges around interpretive guidance and operating procedures
• I'm testifying in support of House File 2617.
• <00:25:48.000> 21 motion to lay over house file 21 motion to lay over house file 21 2617<00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2617, and first adopted a DE1 amendment. The bill, as amended, was presented as a major child care licensing reform that would narrow licensing to core health and safety requirements, reduce what supporters described as punitive or overly technical citations, and shift quality standards toward accreditation and professional organizations. The author also described the bill as a response to long-standing problems in the current licensing structure and county oversight of family child care. Public testimony was uniformly supportive. Child care providers and directors from Duluth, Rochester, and Esko said the current system penalizes minor clerical or cosmetic issues, creates inconsistent interpretations, and contributes to provider burnout and the child care shortage. They argued the bill would separate health-and-safety licensing from quality measures, which they said are better addressed through accreditation, coaching, and national standards. One testifier also said the bill would help with background study delays by creating a liaison to improve visibility into the process. Members asked about the difference between licensing and accreditation, how other states handle similar models, and how the bill would interact with the department’s licensing modernization work. The bill’s supporters said licensing would remain focused on foundational health and safety items such as ratios, background checks, hygiene, and facilities, while quality standards would be left to national organizations like NAEYC or the National Family Child Care Association. They cited Connecticut, Indiana, and Florida as examples of states using national standards in some form. The committee closed public testimony, took member questions, and the author renewed his motion to lay over House File 2617 as amended.

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• OF COURSE THE POLICE AND COURT FILES REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
• MEMBERS, WE ALSO HAVE A LATE-FILED AMENDMENT.
• ARE THERE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE LATE FILED AMENDMENT?
• OKAY ONE LATE FILED AMENDMENT.
• IN FACT THAT WAS THE REASON WHY WE FILED THIS AMENDMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senators, there is a late-filed strike-all amendment, barcode 8-61188.
• We are going to take up that late-filed strike-all amendment, barcode 861188. You are recognized.
• Senators, having explained the bill, are there questions on the late-filed strike-all amendment?
• Comprehensive resource center and access to rate filing information.
• Senate Bill 132 by Senator Rodriguez has been filed in the Senate, and House Bill 99 by Reps.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• Filed by Bethany Barber, Legal Aid Society, Orange County. Mr. Jenkins? Mr. Jenkins?
• These additional dollars through court filing fees help maintain court budgets.
• Let's move the amendment barcode 528505, late filed amendment by Senator Simon.
• I filed a defamation suit on behalf of my client against the people who accused him.
• We have one late filed them in a bar code 866752 you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Thank you to the leader from Wellesley for filing the lead piece of this legislation and for all of your
• And thank you to the several members who filed legislation. And for all of your guidance.
• And thank you to the several members who filed legislation on this topic.
• “I'm glad that I could have filed a similar amendment that the gentleman from Attleboro brought this
• That's why I filed H-715 legislation to support phone-free schools, legislation that is now part of the

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first recognized several student athletes and teams, including East Bridgewater cheerleaders, Medway athletes and teams, and the Housatonic Valley basketball team, and adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance a petition concerning an extension of a lease authorization for conservation land. The chamber then took up Senate 2581, as amended, a major education and youth technology bill. The bill was rewritten to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education, including restrictions on personal electronic devices in public schools and limits on social media access for children. Members debated whether the policy should be bell-to-bell or allow more local flexibility, and several amendments were offered. An amendment from Attleboro to preserve district-specific policies was rejected, while a consolidated amendment tightening social media restrictions and related protections was adopted. The House also considered and passed several other bills, including measures amending the Sandwich charter, authorizing Springfield to help certain residents with local tax obligations, authorizing charity alcohol auctions, and directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific police applicant. In addition, the House rejected concurrence on a Senate version of a higher education infrastructure bill and instead appointed a committee of conference. Later, the House accepted a conference report on modernizing cannabis laws after debate focused on regulatory streamlining, equity, ownership caps, and hemp regulation. The report was adopted by roll call, and the House then passed the amended education bill to be engrossed before adjourning to the next day.

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• files.
• <00:05:15.400> Uh, kind of a research of their files.
• Uh, kind of a research of their files.
• And I think using data to drive those decisions versus a check of old files that may not be very well
• And I think using data to drive those decisions versus a check of old files that may not be very well

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs considered two resolutions related to Red Hill and PFAS contamination. HCR 186 urged the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend the renewal period for secretarial designee health care authorization for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis and to improve access to care. Testimony from Moira Flanary and Board of Water Supply’s Ernie Lau supported the measure, emphasizing lasting health impacts, the need for continuity of care, and National Academies recommendations for continued eligibility and access to treatment. The second measure, HCR 200, urged the U.S. Department of Defense to reassess prior determinations and closure decisions under CERCLA in light of evolving scientific understanding of PFAS and recent federal hazardous substance designations. Mr. Lau testified in support, arguing that military investigations should not rely only on old records or AFFF documentation and should instead use current testing methods to identify contamination. He said PFAS is persistent, mobile in groundwater, and likely to require long-term remediation, and he also answered questions about cleanup challenges and the Board of Water Supply’s ongoing litigation against the Navy over Red Hill-related costs. At the end of the hearing, the committees voted to pass both HCR 186 and HCR 200 unamended. The Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on both measures. The Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee did not have quorum, so its votes were deferred until April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 225.

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• I think that by waiting for someone to file and say that they are not using the property for ag purposes
• I think that by waiting for someone to file and say that they are not, use.
• I think that by waiting for someone to file and say that they are not, you know, using the property for
• due on a filing form is zero, there is no penalty imposed if the form is not filed.
• Where you don't get imposed a penalty for not filing taxes, is that not already a thing now?

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.

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• We have one final guest introduction before we get to business on the daily file.
• Okay, we are going to be moving on to business on the daily file.
• We're going to pass and retain on file items one and two.
• That is going to get us to file item number three, that's ACR 90 by Assemblymember Gibson.
• We have one more item on the daily file, and we have multiple adjournments in memory.

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• and it was regarding that motion of noncompliance and request for a remedial action plan that was filed
• Brief one on PED's response, which was filed in November 2024 to plaintiff's motion.
• PED must produce a draft remedial plan that incorporates input from plaintiffs and stakeholders and file
• By November 3rd of this year, PED must finalize the comprehensive remedial plan and file another status
• And by December 1st of this year, um, plaintiffs may file objections to that finalized plan.

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• File item number six, AB 950 by Assemblymember Szilagyi.
• File item number 7, AB 953 by Assemblymember Pacheco.
• File item number 10, AB 1214 by Assemblymember Patterson.
• File item number 11, AB 1511 by the Committee on Elections.
• File item number 12, AB 1512 by Committee on Elections.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• By 2024, they began to file some affidavits, begin investigations, and they have conducted four separate
• Can you file this small estate in the county where that bank is, or do you have to file it in the county
• I think it's generally where you file estates. That's what I would say. Representative, question?
• Because what I'd hate to see is someone do that and then a family member file... ...do that and then
• a family member file for an involuntary commitment and say, "See, look, he knows that."

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement

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• Department of Justice or other agencies, departments, and boards to support the ability to immediately file
• Did the state of California file a number of lawsuits trying to protect California from federal action
• Yes, I believe over a hundred twenty-three lawsuits were filed during that time.
• Lawsuits were filed during that time. And did we win many of those lawsuits?
• Do we know how many lawsuits the Attorney General can file for $25 million?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• every department in the state and file every department in the state and file 91<01:00:58.799>
• ,<01:03:51.200> charges such as no charge was filed, charges such as no charge was filed,
• Where's the one that was in your file to start? ...the one that was in your file to start?
• Um it's Oh, I had it in my file. Um it's Oh, I had it in my file.
• there's no need to file that form 990. there's no need to file that form 990.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I do see that we have an author present among us, Assembly Member Calderon, with respect to file item
• I'll note as we begin that file items one and three are for proposed consent.
• As we begin, file items one and three are for proposed consent. Assembly Member Calderon, welcome.
• We also have another remaining presenting author with respect to file item number four, AB 233.
• We'll lift the call next with respect to file item number 2, AB 1559, Calderon. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And without objection, this will be filed and as reviewed. Thank you for being here. All right, Mr.
• District officials contacted the school resource officer, and a police report was filed.
• One more question: do you know if it goes in a file, or in their personnel file, or anything like that
• All right, members, without any further questions, this will be filed as reviewed without objection.
• With that objection, this will be filed. That's reviewed. Thank you.

Summary: The committee opened with prayer, approved the January 8 minutes, and then reviewed education audit reports. The first report concerned Northwest Arkansas Community College, which had two findings: repeat internal control deficiencies that caused material misstatements in the financial statements, and a tuition revenue loss tied to a Workday system issue that failed to charge some students after drop-add changes. College officials said the problems were misclassification and process issues rather than missing funds, described corrective steps including checklists, monthly closing procedures, and approval controls, and attributed some issues to staffing turnover and the Workday implementation. Members asked about accountability, staffing, and whether students should have been billed; the report was filed as reviewed. The next report was Cedarville School District, where auditors found improper personal credit card charges of $794 by a former elementary teacher. The employee reimbursed the district, and the matter was referred to law enforcement, the prosecuting attorney, the attorney general, and the Professional Licensure Standards Board. Members asked whether any licensing action would follow, but staff said they were only aware that no further action had been taken by the board. The final finding was for West Memphis School District, which had a repeat capital assets issue involving failure to capitalize $851,000 in construction expenditures for a baseball-softball complex, along with other asset-recording and inspection discrepancies. The superintendent said the district had recently begun using Arkansas Legislative Audit for the first time after previously using a private CPA firm, and described new controls such as multi-level purchase approval, tagging, separation of duties, and inventory cleanup. Members questioned why the district had not been audited publicly before and how private audits are handled; staff explained that private audits are still reviewed and findings come before the committee. The report was filed as reviewed. The meeting ended with notice that 28 school districts had no findings and then adjourned.