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• No, I'll just say how proud I am to be the House author of this really robust package.
• Authority a better detection<00:04:24.440> and<00:04:24.880> oversight<00:04:25.880>
• It would also give the Attorney General authority to pursue criminal charges.
• DHS does not currently have authority to address child maltreatment that occurs in these providers.
• will provide clear statutory authority will provide clear statutory authority to<00:15:39.839>

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• This bill authorizes the county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program if they so
• Representative, this is directed specifically at the health care authority, but is that the only entity
• Or maybe, flip that around, why is it just the health care authority that's included in this bill?
• Rather than the Attorney General legislating, which he has the authority to do, if we don't take it,
• this bill is for us to take the authority and say that if they're not here legally, they do not have

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of Senate bills dealing with county government, elections, licensing, property liens, and financial protections. SB 1877 would streamline and make more transparent the reporting of governmental agency reports to the legislature. SB 483 would allow counties to create voluntary relocation assistance programs, with supporters describing it as a way to help people in crisis connect with family or services rather than simply moving them along; it passed after questions about nonprofit involvement, tracking, and safeguards. SB 1198 would address county-held tax-delinquent properties by requiring Oklahoma Health Care Authority liens to be resolved in the county sale process, and SB 1286 would require political subdivisions to provide polling-place rooms at no cost when needed as a last resort, especially where private sites like churches are no longer available. The committee also advanced SB 1287, which clarifies that abstractor licenses do not have to be issued to people not lawfully present in the United States; members asked about TPS, visas, and remote work, and the bill passed. SB 1451 would add notification and reporting provisions to help counties and states maintain voter registration rolls and communicate when voters move, with discussion focused on duplicate registrations, name mismatches, and the end of Oklahoma’s participation in ERIC. SB 1581 would extend the time to gather signatures for a county grand jury petition from 45 to 90 days and add a 10-day protest period, and SB 1623 would update the state charter framework. SB 2067 would create a framework for financial institutions to detect and report suspected exploitation of protected adults and seniors, and SB 2135 would authorize county purchase agents to use county P-cards under rules similar to state purchasing procedures. Most bills were reported due pass by wide margins, including unanimous votes on SB 1286, SB 1623, SB 2067, and SB 2135. SB 1877 passed 14–1–1, SB 483 passed 15–2, SB 1198 passed 16–1, SB 1287 passed 15–2, SB 1451 passed 14–3, and SB 1581 passed 15–2. SB 2139 was laid over until the next day, and the meeting adjourned with notice that the committee would reconvene the following day.

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• HCR 188 and HR 178 request the Hawaii Tourism Authority to establish an agriculture tourism working group
• Second, we have Hawaii Tourism Authority. Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Committee.
• First, we have Hawaii Tourism Authority comments.
• We also have Hawaii Tourism Authority. have Department of Business, Economic have Department of Business
• We also have Hawaii Tourism Authority. We also have Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Tourism met on March 31, 2026, to hear several resolutions related to tourism management, sustainable tourism, and visitor safety. HCR 188/HR 178 would ask the Hawaii Tourism Authority to create an agriculture tourism working group to review laws and ordinances and recommend ways to grow agritourism. HCR 51/HR 47 would direct HTA to require 30% of signature event funds be used to market events to out-of-state audiences. HCR 50/HR 46 would request a destination management task force, and HCR 49 focused on sustainable tourism and preserving cultural and natural resources. HCR 48 urged the governor to assure visitors they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by state law enforcement. Testimony was limited and mostly supportive or informational. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and HTA offered written support/comments on the agritourism measure. HTA also testified on the signature event and destination management measures, and members asked questions about making destination management more statewide rather than county-by-county. HTA explained its DMAP process, including island advisory groups, community meetings, and identification of “hot spots” that could face overcrowding or resource impacts. For HCR 49, HTA submitted amendments, and the committee later narrowed the resolution to one specific recommendation: obtaining certified sustainable destination designation from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. HCR 48 had no registered testimony. In decision-making, the committee adopted HCR 188 and HR 178, and HCR 51 and HR 47, as introduced. HCR 50 and HR 46 were deferred. HCR 49 was passed with amendments reflecting only the sustainable destination designation recommendation. ACR 48 was also passed with amendments to extend the visitor-safety effort to all counties. The committee then adjourned.

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• The GENIUS Act has a separate authorization saying if the banking regulator authorizes it, an issuer
• authorization itself.
• Right now, most companies that are authorized to engage in those activities are authorized under a state
• > asset<00:15:34.959> service authorization for digital asset service authorization for
• <00:16:13.040> to most companies that are authorized to most companies that are authorized

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.

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• facilities Authority facilities Authority welcome<00:16:26.720> um Ms.
• , housing and redevelopment authorities, and community development authorities all across the state.
• , housing and redevelopment authorities, and community development authorities all across the state.
• Redevelopment authorities Community Redevelopment authorities Community Development<00:53:40.040
• So these public housing authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities are public entities and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, the author of the motion is the one who decides which we take first or second.
• Uh the the author<00:08:50.840> of<00:08:50.920> the<00:08:51.040> motion<00:08:
• 14:06.680> sports<00:14:07.120> wagering author of the bipartisan sports wagering author
• So, it starts in one or the other at the request of the author.
• Uh I've never seen a bill of the author.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, a roll call, and confirmation that a quorum was present, then moved to committee reports. The main floor debate centered on a Rules Committee report involving the referral of a sports betting bill. Senator Rasmussen and others argued the bill should go first to the State and Local Government Committee because gambling falls within that committee’s jurisdiction, while Senator Franzen, Senator Klein, and others defended the Rules Committee’s 6-2 decision to send it to Commerce, emphasizing committee discretion and past referral practice. After clarification that the vote was only on adopting the committee report, the Senate rejected the report by a vote of 22-44. The Senate then handled second readings of a slate of Senate and House bills and introduced two new Senate files: SF 4759, eliminating Cesar Chavez Day, referred to State and Local Government, and SF 4760, changing employment/occupation rules related to criminal convictions, referred to Judiciary and Public Safety. In motions and resolutions, several bills were re-referred with little or no opposition: SF 2689 was moved from State and Local Government to Judiciary and Public Safety but failed on a 30-35 vote; SF 4194 was moved from Taxes to Health and Human Services; SF 4274 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Transportation; SF 4332 was moved from Environment, Climate, and Legacy to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development; and SF 4592 was moved from Judiciary and Public Safety to Jobs and Economic Development. SF 4455 was also given a second reading and placed on General Orders. The session ended as the Senate moved into special orders.

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• in addition to the transfer authority in addition to the transfer authority provided<02:05:01.599
• The department is authorized to CRS.
• addition to the transfer authority addition to the transfer authority provided<02:52:43.279>
• is authorized five to transfer spending<03:28:15.760> authority<03:28:16.080> between<
• costs of maintaining authorized costs of maintaining authorized benefits.<04:06:16.800> E3.

Keywords: 981, all

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• inspections this bill authorizes inspections this bill authorizes division<00:46:56.599> of
• legislation this would authorize legislation this would authorize civilian<00:54:37.960> Automotive
• authorization document card for more... ...authorization document card for more than one category.
• So that means you are lawfully in the country, you are fully authorized to be here, fully authorized
• in the country you are fully authorized in the country you are fully authorized to<02:32:22.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• the chairs of the stadium authority as well.
• chairs of the stadium authority as well. chairs of the stadium authority as well.
• absolute best of the stadium authority absolute best of the stadium authority to<01:03:01.599>
• <01:03:06.400> in of the spear and the sole authority in of the spear and the sole authority
• , to really provide additional authority, to really provide additional authority, additional<01:04

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• the creation of the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet.
• THE CREATION OF THE FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY, OR FIRSTNET.
• This crucial legislation would extend that authority through September of 2037.
• This crucial legislation would extend that authority through September of 2037.
• This crucial legislation would extend that authority through September of 2037.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So it gives the board the authority to do that in rule making.
• We're just giving you the authority to write the criteria in rule making.
• and then create the ru making authority and then create the ru making authority to<00:31:20.840>
• So when this does come to the executive session, we're going to need your clarity on authority.
• So when this does come to the executive session, we're going to need your clarity on authority.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset. Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers. The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.

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• for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
• It completely removes the legislature's authority.
• A local governing authority would have three options.
• A local governing authority would have three options.
• authorities and stuff like that to go digital.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• The PED suspended the financial authority under the statutory administrative authority for fiscal mismanagement
• Persons in these positions of authority need to be held accountable.
• So right now the PEC's authority is not for individual members, where their authority lies...
• Authority is not for individual members; where their authority lies is in the renewal, revocation, or
• , broad authority?

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• I've been a part of the finance authority since 2011.
• Legislative authorization...
• You gave us additional taxing authority.
• You're right, that's why legislative authorization was put in.
• And as soon as we take away that authority...

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• I will point out that yesterday we did receive notice from the health care authority.
• We are proposing to move that to the Health Care Authority.
• One is at CYFD and one is at the Health Care Authority.
• The Health Care Authority does oversee the school-based health clinics. Mr.
• We're authorized for 37 FTE this year.

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• And this is to get the bill in the shape where the author wants it.
• Usually in tax committee we let the author get the bill the way they want it, and then we can drip it
• We now have the bill as amended in the shape the author likes. Please present your bill.
• And this is a question for the bill author, if you could.
• know my question uh for the bill author know my question uh for the bill author is<00:29:46.039>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 4, as amended, was heard in committee. The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a Minnesota tax relief account that would capture projected general fund revenues exceeding 105% of projected expenditures and return those funds to taxpayers, primarily through property tax relief or income tax relief. The committee adopted an amendment to put the bill in the author’s preferred shape, and later adopted a technical amendment from Representative Smith to insert the word “projected” before “expenditures” on line 2.2. Representative Johnson presented the bill as an affordability measure meant to return surplus money to the people rather than create new spending, arguing it would help homeowners and taxpayers if a surplus occurs. Ranna Lee of Americans for Prosperity supported the concept of returning surplus funds to taxpayers but also urged broader tax and budget reforms, including triggers for rate reductions and changes to budgeting practices. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota opposed the proposal, warning that embedding budget and tax rules in the Constitution would reduce legislative flexibility, weaken public investment, shift costs to local governments, and make it harder to respond to recessions or emergencies. Members raised questions about how the formula would work, who would qualify for refunds, whether corporations with property tax liability could benefit, and how the proposal would handle forecast-based calculations and unexpected events such as pandemics or federal policy changes. House research and committee staff clarified that the bill would need to go to Ways and Means and then Rules to satisfy House requirements for constitutional amendments, and that a fiscal note had been requested and was in process. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the transcript provided, but the motion before it was to recommend passage and send House File 4 to Ways and Means.

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• > public<00:16:07.360> safety authored the House by public safety authored the House by
• the author, Representative Schwarz.
• , Representative Kazlowski, the author, Representative Kazlowski, the author, for<00:32:53.760>
• <00:57:02.640> stops that ICE had clearly authorized stops that ICE had clearly authorized
• federal immigration authorities. federal immigration authorities.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• At the request of the author...
• At the request of the author, please remove item 148, SB 1294, Rubio, from the consent calendar.
• Today I rise as a proud principal co-author for AB 35.
• Members, I respectfully ask for your aye vote and happy to support the author.
• I rise in proud support as a co-author and a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we have one author with us today, so we're going to allow you to present, Mr. Assembly Member.
• We have an author, Assembly Member McKenner, welcome. Everyone's very excited to see you.
• That's why we're actively engaged with the bill's author, LAPD, Cal OES, and POST.
• That's why we're actively engaged with the bill's author, LAPD, Cal OES, and Post.
• We're encouraged by the commitments to take the language that the author described.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Representative Scott is a co-author. Would you like to move Senate File 5200? So moved, Mr. Chair.
• by a very careful process of making sure that everyone, all of the chairs who are impacted and the authors
• <00:02:52.560> who<00:02:52.640> are impacted and the authors who are impacted and
• the authors who are impacted<00:02:53.360> by<00:02:53.560> an<00:02:53.800> error
• This is the journal resolution that authorizes the chief clerk to approve the minutes or the journal

Keywords: 1183, house