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• Further, the PCS clarifies the meeting is exempt from the applicable constitutional and statutory public
• This practice should not be allowed to continue.
• As you know, there continue to be many financial challenges such as health insurance costs, affordable
• Current unions, you don't have to go back for recertification so long as 60% of your members continue
• This bill continues with that.

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• Currently, we have nine applications, so we continue to seek partnerships with the state.
• We are partners in this vision as well, and we look forward to continuing this work. ...continuing the
• However, it's still continually moving. ...out of their area. We have three major outfalls.
• In future years, our mapping work will continue.
• I look forward to continuing this discussion. Yeah.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• And this will protect us as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
• However, evidence continues to mount that social media is taking a significant toll on mental health,
• And then the statutory timeline under CCPA would then apply to that feature. I believe so. Okay.
• This continues our work on hidden fees.
• And we'll continue the conversation with all concerned parties. Let's call the roll.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills on AI, social media, rental cars, and account deletion. AB 316 by Assemblymember Krell would bar defendants from avoiding liability by claiming an AI system autonomously caused harm. Supporters argued it would preserve accountability as AI grows more powerful, especially in cases involving children, while opponents said existing tort law already covers these issues and warned the bill could create uncertainty and overbroad liability. The bill passed the committee 8-1. AB 656 by Assemblymember Schiavo, sponsored by Consumer Federation of California, would make it easier for users to delete social media accounts and personal information, with amendments shifting the deletion prompt into settings rather than on every screen. Supporters said platforms use dark patterns and make deletion unnecessarily difficult; opponents raised concerns about unintended deletions and possible conflicts with existing privacy law, though the author said the bill was being aligned with CCPA. The bill passed 9-0. The committee also approved the consent calendar. AB 1197 by Assemblymember Calderon would address rental car theft and misuse by allowing limited geofencing in specific situations and revising rules around renter liability when keys are returned and a police report is filed. Rental car companies and other supporters said the bill would help recover stolen or abandoned vehicles, while an opponent warned about privacy and possible consumer harms in edge cases. The bill passed 11-0. AB 1374 by Assemblymember Berman would require more upfront disclosure of the total price of rental cars, including mandatory fees, to curb hidden charges; supporters said consumers still face surprise costs, while opponents argued current law already requires disclosure and that the bill’s new wording could invite litigation. It passed 13-0.

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• Continue explanation if you'd like.
• So my concern is you know and and Listening to the author's description and the continuation of going
• transfer all information of the patient, or they should be transferring that information for the continued
• to have them come in and out but continue to release them as opposed to increasing the penalty to be
• Really, what we're doing is to try to add some statutory consistency.

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

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• Marion County will continue to make all decisions on density, conference of planning, and all land use
• In no case may an interlocal agreement continue beyond October 1st of 2031.
• appreciate your insight and leadership as we have worked to make this better, and I look forward to continuing
• counties and bringing that information back to the Representative to have further conversations and continue
• I will be up today and I hope that we will continue to work with the counties.

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• Does that liability continue in perpetuity?
• So the technology that's put in place by these particular pieces of equipment continues to improve.
• But up until some point in time in the future where that becomes more standard as companies continue
• But I think it's important to note that these decibels of sound continue to drop with technology, and
• Lastly, House Bill 2869 leaves intact statutory protections for ratepayers.

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• And so look forward to working with you so that we can continue to provide the information to our children
• My hope is that those conversations that I'll continue to have with our insurance companies that this
• Here was a young man who had a 4.4 GPA and was looking at schools like Vanderbilt to continue his career
• I'd be happy to work with you to provide greater clarity as we continue through the process.
• There is no statutory requirement that over payment be refunded by a certain date.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The committee has continued to work on the bill and identify maybe some little cleanup and some issues
• There is a standing committee that meets regularly to continually look at this code and make updates
• This is just a basic rule of statutory construction.
• So the only, I guess at this point, we're only in one of two positions: either we're going to continue
• We are going to continue to investigate the stop for the primary reason which prompted the encounter,

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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• The statutory formula directs about 44% of the total to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for
• <00:07:52.639> formula<00:07:53.199> directs month. the the statutory formula directs
• month. the the statutory formula directs about<00:07:53.919> 44%<00:07:54.720> of<00:07
• We will continue to have some discussions on that about some other opportunities on how to adjust that
• Additional training classes continue to be scheduled based on demand, whether needed at the sheriff's

Keywords: 958, all

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• reference 168.013 subdivisions statutory reference 168.013 subdivisions 1<00:16:13.680> M<00:
• I know all during session we were monitoring that, and I'm sure we'll continue to watch and see what
• I know all during session we were monitoring that, and I'm sure we'll continue to watch and see what
• to watch and see sure we'll continue to watch and see what<01:45:31.679> happens<01:45:33.119

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, continue.
• All right, continue.
• All right, continue.
• All right, continue.
• All right, continue.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee received an overview from Chris of the Legislative Budget Assistance Office on how it will estimate unrestricted revenues for the General Fund, Education Trust Fund, Highway Fund, and Fish and Game Fund. He explained that the committee’s work is based on current law, not pending bills, and that the estimates will feed into a House resolution and an amendment to House Bill 1, the operating budget. He also described the broader budget process, including how House and Senate estimates are reconciled, how surplus statements account for revenue changes from enacted bills, and how a committee of conference could resolve differences later in the session. No votes were taken. Members then asked about why the Education Trust Fund was running below plan. Chris said the shortfall appeared to be driven largely by business taxes, including differences in the BET/BPT split and improved tax-processing systems that better track where business tax payments belong. Representative Orr also asked about tobacco tax collections and out-of-state sales; Chris said tobacco revenue was likely overestimated in 2023 based on COVID-era patterns, with more people smoking at home, and noted that e-cigarette tax revenue goes to the General Fund while cigarette taxes are split between the General Fund and Education Trust Fund. He said he did not have a specific estimate for cross-border sales. Commissioner Lindsay St. Pierre of the Department of Revenue then began a deeper dive into the department’s role and the taxes it administers. She reviewed the department’s mission, organizational structure, taxpayer services, and the tax policy and legislative analysis staff who prepare fiscal notes and testify on bills. She noted that the department administers about $2.9 billion in revenue across major taxes such as business taxes, meals and rooms, and utility property tax, and that the figures being discussed were preliminary because the annual report had not yet been issued. The discussion was informational only, with no formal action taken.

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• That is a statutory penalty of 20 years to life.
• um breaking it conversation is continued um breaking it down<01:27:26.400> individually.
• <01:35:42.480> Thank I'll continue to do it with pride.
• Thank I'll continue to do it with pride. Thank you. you. you.
• maximum cannot exceed the statutory maximum cannot exceed the statutory limit<01:52:24.320> and

Keywords: 916, all

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• And so this is that work continuing.
• Um in House File 4202, you continuing.
• <00:31:09.520> this and I hope we can continue this and I hope we can continue this conversation
• We need to continue doing the doing.
• Representative Greenman continued, “Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• <00:00:34.079> and that I know is going to continue and that I know is going to continue and
• efficient in this committee and continue efficient in this committee and continue to<00:00:38.440
• <01:26:48.880> to the data is private and it continues to the data is private and it continues
• <01:31:28.679> to I look forward to continuing to I look forward to continuing to collaborate
• <01:51:30.280> um conversations absolutely can continue um conversations absolutely can continue

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• The need continues to go up.
• The need continues to go up.
• The need continues to go up.
• The need continues to go up.
• The need continues to go up.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are continuing.
• Continue.
• May I continue? Please.
• Continue.
• He then asked to continue with his comments.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• The challenge of Esther continues to reverberate through the halls of power today and in this very chamber
• But I decided to not go back and continue our legacy of farming.
• <00:59:14.559> But<00:59:14.720> Sam continue our legacy of farming.
• But Sam continue our legacy of farming.
• <01:02:19.119> to And as I've grown in life, I continue to And as I've grown in life, I continue

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• He says fraud in the program continues because there have been no real consequences in the past, and
• <00:08:18.479> because Fraud in this program continues because Fraud in this program continues
• Kate Taber continued that athletic trainers also need a medical director.
• The outdated terminology continues to limit patient access to athletic trainers.
• <01:17:22.320> supervision solely to meet a statutory supervision solely to meet a statutory

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• Hunter to continue his layout.
• Hunter to continue his layout.
• Do you see that trend continuing, or is that just a blip? That's absolutely continuing.
• Secondly, when we continue to talk about what we want.
• I may continue my questions to Mr. Hunter. You may.

Bills: HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue
• deferred retirement option program to allow qualified officers who are eligible for retirement to continue
• It would require either continuation of contributions, as I've alluded to, or a deposit into the DROP
• The current statutory language would require us to perform an audit and immediately impose a penalty
• the further hlrb continue with the further hearing<00:40:08.000> and<00:40:08.160> then

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered Senate Bills 470, 828, 730, and 1383. SB 470 would create a deferred retirement option program for police officers. The Employees Retirement System warned it could worsen the system’s $14.1 billion unfunded liability by stopping employer and employee contributions during the DROP period, and the Attorney General raised possible tax-qualified status, Internal Revenue Code, and age-discrimination concerns. Police and other supporters testified in favor, but the committees ultimately recommended deferring the bill indefinitely. SB 828 would expand workers’ compensation medical benefits for firefighters to cover an additional respiratory condition. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Hawaii Firefighters Association supported the measure, citing occupational exposure and health risks. The committees recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted by both committees. SB 730, which concerns allowance on service retirements, drew support from the Department of Human Resources Development and the Department of Law Enforcement, but also comments from the Attorney General and ERS. DHRD said the bill could help recruitment and retention but requested more time to work on language with ERS, Budget and Finance, and the AG’s office. The committees postponed decision-making until Friday, February 7, at 3:15 p.m. in Conference Room 225. SB 1383, relating to fire protection, received broad support from the Governor’s office, Department of Defense, DLNR, Hawaiian Electric, and others. The committees agreed to pass it with amendments, including language suggested by the Hawaii Insurance Council on wildfire-related insurance issues and a committee report link to the Lina fire forward-looking report, phase three. The amended recommendation was adopted by both committees. Later in the meeting, the committees also heard SB 1360 and SB 1361 on ERS administrative and reporting matters, SB 340 on HLRB enforcement authority, and SB 997 on energy; SB 1360 and SB 1361 were presented as housekeeping measures, SB 340 drew disagreement between the Attorney General and HLRB over enforcement authority, and SB 997 was amended to incorporate prevailing-wage renewable energy rate language from SB 743 and then passed with amendments.