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• . generators. generators.
• > generator.
• performance to any generator<04:40:40.080> that<04:40:40.400> took<04:40:40.798> takes
• . generation. generation.
• Like the pay-for-performance penalty regime sort of affects those generators that provide, I will call

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thank you in advance for being open and generous in sharing.
• kind of approach builds trust and all the needs to want better long-term intentions and better performance
• Which builds trust and all the needs to want better long-term intentions and better performance.
• Kindness is incredibly powerful, and people who feel generally valued and appreciated in the workplace
• Kindness is incredibly powerful and people who feel generally valued and appreciated in the workplace

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosted “Strength and Support,” a networking and resource-sharing event focused on employment for youth and young adults with disabilities, with ASL interpretation, CART, recording, and livestreaming provided. The panel featured self-advocates, job coaches, and employment support staff who shared personal employment stories, including internships and career services through MassAbility, community advocate work at an independent living program, advocacy and podcasting, supported employment in retail and food service, and examples of successful placements through job coaching and clubhouse programs. A major theme throughout the discussion was the barriers people with disabilities face in finding and keeping work, especially repeated rejection, lack of experience, inaccessible hiring and training processes, weak communication, and employers’ assumptions about disability. Panelists described the importance of accommodations, flexible scheduling, clear communication, patient supervision, and ongoing job retention support. Several speakers emphasized that networking and in-person connections often helped them secure interviews or jobs when online applications did not. In response to questions about making employment more inclusive and sustainable, panelists recommended person-centered support, accessible applications and onboarding, opportunities to gain experience through internships and fellowships, and stronger employer education about the value of job coaches and disabled workers. They also stressed self-advocacy, patience, and taking chances on people. The event ended with audience Q&A and closing thanks to the speakers, interpreters, tech staff, and attendees.

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• In addition to being on the Dallas City Council, I also chair the Government Performance and Financial
• They need clerks who will take their training seriously and perform their assigned duties.
• In the central counting station, we don't have an alternate judge in non-general elections for state
• Reports generated from the very electronic equipment being checked were used to conduct the count.
• The reliance on reports generated from the electronic equipment renders that manual count meaningless

Bills: HB3097, HB3691, SB108, SB827, SB1541, SB1862, SB2166, SB2216

Keywords: Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility

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• Um, and now diving into this and throughout the entire process, you know, my family being fourth generation
• You'll hear these sweeping generalization studies about how it... ...generalization studies about how
• manufacturer's products by limiting manufacturers' ability to terminate a distributor for reasons other than performance
• Um,... other than performance.
• As far as whether it'll make the triple sales to generate enough, I don't know. Hang on one bit.

Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268

Keywords: Green County, racing, pari-mutuel wagering, gaming regulations, commission appointments, historical horse racing, local tax, mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, 1136, house, all

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• Charles Lee for the Department of Attorney General.
• <00:03:18.319> government contractors performing government contractors performing government
• , committee, deputy attorney general, committee, deputy attorney general, gentlemen<00:03:44.159>
• We submitted our of attorney general.
• part of the AG's general conditions. part of the AG's general conditions.

Bills: SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781

Keywords: state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise

Summary: The committee heard several government operations measures, beginning with SB 2064 on state construction projects, which would create an office of the state architect within DAGS to oversee design review and approvals for state construction. DAGS said it stood on its written testimony, DECAB supported the bill, DOT supported it, and HGA opposed it. No audience testimony or member questions were taken, and the chair moved on. The committee then took up SB 2312 on government contracts, which would make records held by private contractors performing government functions subject to UIPA. The State Procurement Office, Attorney General, OIP, ERS, DHS, and HGA offered comments or opposition, while the League of Women Voters, Public First Law Center, All Hawaii News, Grassroots, and several individuals supported the bill. Public First Law Center argued the bill closes a loophole and does not expand or reduce existing exemptions, while OIP and others raised concerns about privacy, confidential information, and the need for clearer procedures. Members discussed possible clarifying amendments, including changing “government function” to “agency,” and the bill was left for further consideration. Other measures discussed included SB 2662 on government accountability, which would require justification and caps for external consultants; ERS and DOT opposed it, while the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii and Airlines Committee of Hawaii argued consultants are often more efficient and necessary for major projects. The committee also heard SB 2744 on due process, for which no testimony was received; SB 2809 on budget-related reports, with comments from B&F and the Tax Foundation; SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, opposed by the Governor’s Office and the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and supported by one individual; a bill on continuous legislative sessions, with comments from B&F, LRB, and Hope for Hawaii; SB 2336 on tree management standards, supported by an individual and the Outdoor Circle; and SB 2075 on public procurement local preferences, which drew broad support with comments from SPO and the Attorney General and discussion of simplifying the preference structure. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly moved measures along after testimony and questions.

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• And so I'm wondering if there's a way of rewriting this so that the language is more general, so we can
• <00:25:55.520> language Constitution requires General language Constitution requires General
• <00:52:17.520> on specific language and make it General on specific language and make it General
• The reason why is because our members are going to be performing the work.
• the work also we want to take performing the work also we want to take a<01:12:10.480> look<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

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• I wanted to focus on one critical provision that has generated questions: applying the reforms to the
• Those are generally low-wage industries that we prioritize, and we have about 1,500 in those.
• I perform SIBTF evaluations. So for SIBTF, I'm boots on the ground.
• I perform SIBTF evaluations. So for SIBTF, I'm boots on the ground.
• Matt Easley, on behalf of the California chapters of the Associated General Contractors.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The attorney general is at $4 million, plus an additional $1 million increase to the funding above base
• Administrative hearings, funding of the $30,000 increase from the general fund, and then $1.8 million
• The total net general fund spending for the state government portion of this bill is $1.354 million.
• > for<00:04:24.720> um<00:04:24.880> the<00:04:25.120> state general fund
• spending for um the state general fund spending for um the state government<00:04:25.919> portion

Keywords: 1183, house

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• bills on general file. bills on general file.
• Let's general fund on fight and fire.
• The attorney general would still have to review that.
• <01:04:16.319> piece piece of legislation to a general piece piece of legislation to a general
• deal with with other general provisions. deal with with other general provisions.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Would it not be possible for us to simply write a bill that says the Attorney General will put out an
• <02:15:29.559> in about sex acts that are performed in about sex acts that are performed in
• The Attorney General? Have they been involved in this?
• them themselves the Attorney General them themselves the Attorney General have<02:40:44.000>
• with them because I think that generally with them because I think that generally speaking<03:54

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• up is Alex katrus Association of general up is Alex katrus Association of general contractors<00
• I’m here to represent the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire.
• He added that government-mandated PLAs would require every general contractor or subcontractor performing
• He said such PLAs would require every general contractor or subcontractor performing state work to negotiate
• <01:08:26.960> larger housing parks are generally larger housing parks are generally larger

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to provide an update to the General to provide an update to the General Assembly<01:26:09.920>
• <02:08:59.480> That's or general obligation bonds. That's or general obligation bonds.
• > bonds, For these general obligation bonds, For these general obligation bonds, therefore,<02
• paid to the general fund. paid to the general fund.
• the office of the Attorney General. the office of the Attorney General.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House resumed consideration of H.606 on firearm procedures and first took up Section 3 and its effective dates. A member from Northfield spoke at length in support, arguing the provision is narrowly tailored, based on actual dangerousness rather than mental illness alone, and is more limited than federal law because it applies only to specific court findings and is temporary, with rights restorable upon recovery. The House then approved Section 3 and its effective dates, approved the remainder of the Judiciary Committee report, and ordered third reading. The chamber then moved through third readings and passed H.385 on remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt, H.556 on exceptions to the state minimum wage, H.559 on the parole board, H.723 on posting of land, and H.757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives. On H.814, relating to neurological rights and AI in health and human services, the House adopted an amendment offered by the member from Burlington that required the advisory council to include proposed definitions for neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and related terms in its report; the House Health Care Committee reported the amendment favorable 11-0-0, and the bill then passed. H.816, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, also passed, as did H.927, technical corrections for the 2026 session. The House then took up H.930 on chronic absenteeism. The committee member from Manchester described the bill as an AOE proposal responding to high post-pandemic absenteeism rates and their impact on learning, and outlined provisions adding definitions, updating compulsory attendance language, requiring a state model policy, strengthening notification and truancy procedures, and preserving existing penalties. The member said the Education Committee heard from a wide range of education and child welfare witnesses and passed the bill 11-0. After a brief clarification on the absences section, the House proceeded toward third reading of H.930.

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• So far this year, EHS students have performed nearly 11,000 searches in this database.
• They are an untapped resource that if used strategically could alleviate general fund pressure, preserving
• that if used strategically could that if used strategically could alleviate<00:43:17.359> general
• <00:43:17.680> fund<00:43:17.920> pressure, alleviate general fund pressure, alleviate
• evaluation of staff performance. evaluation of staff performance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He is our General Counsel. And further right to him, To my left is Melissa Guthriss.
• Madam Chair, Senator, that's generally how the price agreements will work.
• Separate agencies have about 7,000 devices, just generally from one vendor.
• And they're going to generate a report around December.
• I think we all know that the traditional system involves a big generator, like the San Juan generating

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• I'm currently still farming, fourth-generation family farmer.
• I'm a fourth-generation turkey farmer.
• Pennington County's uh fourth generation Pennington County's uh fourth generation turkey<00:04:20.040
• <00:26:40.200> really to Farmers they need to perform really to Farmers they need to perform
• I'm a fifth-generation telephone guy from Medelia, Minnesota.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee met for an introductory session to begin the new legislative session. Members and staff went around the table introducing themselves and describing their agricultural backgrounds, including farming, livestock, crop production, county government, and related research or staff roles. Chair Paul Anderson emphasized agriculture’s importance to Minnesota’s budget and economy, welcomed new members and staff, and noted that the committee would have a full agenda. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the Forever Green initiative on the GREE program (Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer). Testimony described GREE as a state investment created in 2015 to support agricultural productivity and growth through research, education, extension, and technology transfer. Speakers highlighted its broad focus areas, including crop and livestock genetics, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, microbial science, agroecological innovation, and technology stewardship, as well as rapid-response funding for emerging issues such as waterhemp, PRRS, and avian influenza. University witnesses said the program has brought in faculty and extension educators, generated sponsored research awards, and leveraged state funding into additional grants and contracts. They cited a reported roughly 12-to-1 return on investment and said the state has invested about $39 million since 2015. They also noted additions such as a deep winter greenhouse program and a tribal representative on the advisory group. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• c><00:10:22.839> to<00:10:23.079> educate<00:10:23.800> and<00:10:24.200> perform
• community events to educate and perform community events to educate and perform Outreach<00:10:25.040
• I'm sure you share the frustration to see the trends generally going in the wrong direction.
• going in the wrong direction I generally going in the wrong direction I there's<00:14:10.839> a
• <00:39:33.800> mellowing and the general mellowing and the general mellowing of<00:39:36.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It also cuts all licensed plumbers and nearly generators. Their work ensures that the generators.
• , house generally, house generally, um<01:36:50.960> there's<01:36:51.199> an<01:36
• As a general non-state entities.
• course and health care costs generally course and health care costs generally go<01:38:15.520>
• staffed because we're generally funded. staffed because we're generally funded.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• out in the general rate case and provide the data of how much needs to be done.
• The problem is that utility costs do not track general inflation.
• And, of course, the general rate case covers all areas of operations.
• And, of course, the general rate case covers all areas of operations.
• There's a lot of spending that is outside of the general rate case.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The only other person I know where there's been three generations is Biff Lee.
• And then there was, like, a generic one out in the middle of nowhere.
• “And generally self-limiting, meaning like colds, flus, things that are generally going to go away on
• And the pharmacist can easily suggest a generic. And frankly, I ask for the generic. I do that.
• This is between general reassessments.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• take into consideration the performance take into consideration the performance of<00:09:25.360>
• I don't know if the economic in general.
• Students may generation of journalists.
• <00:58:45.520> who know a lot of young generation who know a lot of young generation who graduated
• And I will explain more in general, but this is after a conversation.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house