Transcript Highlights:

• If I have a 12-bottle case, which is commonly referred to as a 9-liter case, 12 750-milliliter bottles
• as a 9-liter case, if I have a case of that of 20% alcohol by volume wine, or I send a six-pack of 750
• And what I'm hearing is that there's an absence of it.
• So, you know, it's always nice to hear the other side.
• The bill talks about nine-liter cases.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would let the Department of Revenue contract for a Missouri license office without rebidding if no qualifying bids are received. Senator Sandy Crawford and Director of Revenue Trish Vincent said the change would help keep rural license offices open, reduce repeated bidding, and allow the department to work with local entities such as chambers, cities, counties, or other community organizations. Members asked about the current bidding process, why small offices struggle financially, and whether more services could move online. No opposition testified, and the hearing on SB 1020 was closed after no further questions. The committee then took up House Bill 3093, which would extend Missouri’s direct-to-consumer shipping rules from wineries to local distillers and breweries. Rep. Nick Kimball and supporters argued the bill is about fairness and parity for Missouri craft producers, saying the same age-verification, labeling, and shipping restrictions already used for wine would apply, with no change to tax collection or the three-tier system. Supporters, including craft distillers and brewers, said the current law excludes Missouri businesses from a market already available to wineries and that direct shipping would help small producers reach customers and keep revenue in-state. They also said existing systems require adult signatures and ID checks, and some suggested the bill could be paired with a shipping license fee or other safeguards. Opponents, including the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers of America, Missouri grocers, beer wholesalers, convenience stores, and Anheuser-Busch, warned that expanding direct shipping would weaken the three-tier system, increase competition from large out-of-state shippers, and create enforcement and underage-access concerns. They argued the current wine-shipping system already shows compliance problems and that allowing beer and spirits direct shipping could open Missouri consumers to broader interstate competition. Several members questioned whether the bill should instead focus on allowing Missouri producers to ship out of state or on strengthening existing controls. The committee heard extensive testimony from both sides, but no vote was taken in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Actually, that's not the case.
• I'm here today to respectfully clarify several statements made during this hearing and the previous hearing
• Hello, can you hear me? Yes.
• Madam Chair, our expert, as the case law stands now, As the case law stands now in State v.
• I'm hearing it's still not ready.

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• the case again?
• the details of that case.
• the details of that case.
• <03:52:15.080> casee<03:52:15.279> issue think it's a it's a case-by casee issue think
• This is not the case.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph. Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.

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• So we have people going in and actually pooling these cases and talking to folks and closing out cases
• We're trying to identify those cases that involve the most serious civil rights violations, cases with
• And for the LEO, and I, I would say, case-by-case basis, 200...
• Case-by-case basis, $217, it could make the difference between I eat or I need gas in my car or whatever
• We're hearing some word around Air Resources Board.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• One of the things that I've been hearing back from a lot of the employers... ...hearing back from a lot
• I can't give you a straight answer for how that would be handled, and I think it would be a case by case
• We look at a lot of cases, and you can look at two very similar cases. Some of them get charged...
• Many of some judges will not even hear the case or even offer a hearing. ...hear the case or even offer
• You have all of these people who have good cases, good people..." ...who have good cases, good people

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Food and drink are prohibited in the hearing room.
• Order and decorum in today's hearing are important.
• Well, it's these cases.
• Can you hear me now? Perfect.
• As a detective, I've worked many big cases, but I can say again, And I didn't work this case as a detective

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• But it sounds like in every case, the abuser...that there's never...
• I was fortunate enough to fly in for this hearing today, so thank you.
• The victims in the Cannon Cut case with Joe White and Cannon Cut.
• He came from Japan, but it just so happens… …that this hearing is today.
• That voice is silent, but we hear these other voices, the overcomers, as Ashton said.

Bills: HB128, HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally

Transcript Highlights:

• May we all be blessed by the hearing of these ancient words.
• <00:06:34.160> of May we all be blessed by the hearing of May we all be blessed by the hearing
• transfer that case transfer that case to<00:17:51.840> the<00:17:51.920> federal<00
• Well, you're taking a state case that's a state case and the plaintiff alleged some harm.
• <00:31:16.320> that<00:31:16.440> has case involving one state that has case involving

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• involving social worker, such as dependency, neglect, and abuse cases.
• <00:03:14.400> and<00:03:14.560> abuse<00:03:14.879> cases.
• dependency neglect and abuse cases. dependency neglect and abuse cases.
• , preliminary hearings to get those cases, preliminary hearings to get those cases, then<00:15:24.880
• Another issue: we are in the process of adopting a new case management system.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Commonwealth’s Attorneys, County Attorneys, Prosecutor’s Advisory Council 00:00:18 Approval of Minutes 00:20:09 State Treasurer 00:20:33, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from representatives of the Prosecutor’s Advisory Council, including county and commonwealth attorneys, on their proposed budget. They described the scope of their work in district and circuit court, juvenile and dependency cases, specialty courts, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization, and the Rocket Docket program. The witnesses emphasized that their budgets are overwhelmingly personnel costs and warned that proposed cuts could lead to layoffs, reduced retention, and loss of recently added positions. They also said the General Assembly’s recent salary classification plan had improved recruitment and retention, and that underfunding could reverse those gains. A major topic was the Rocket Docket program, which they said speeds lower-level cases through the system, reduces jail costs, and saves money for both counties and the state. They reported that in one circuit, average jail time for certain cases dropped from about 50 days to about 6 days. They also raised concerns that the Rocket Docket line item may not be clearly included in the committee substitute and asked for clarification on how the budget would treat it. In response, the chair said the intent was to move some of those items into the base budget, though the exact structure was still uncertain. The presenters also discussed a 2022 subsidy for county attorney employees tied to retirement contributions, saying it totals about $1.3 million and should not be reduced because the obligation remains. They said the budget would need to support the salary classification plan extensions, House Bill 8 subsidies, and a new case management system that they described as essential to modernizing operations and improving communication with victims and law enforcement. The chair thanked them for the testimony and indicated the committee would continue reviewing the budget. The committee then heard from Deputy State Treasurer Russell Weber, who reported that the treasury has now returned more than $90 million in unclaimed property to Kentuckians. He said the office faces ongoing fraud issues and requested funding for a dedicated legal counsel and a fraud investigator, along with outreach money to educate the public about unclaimed property. He also outlined several capital requests, including the final year of a printer-system lease and replacement of HVAC equipment in the treasury building. Members briefly joked with him about a mineral-rights bill and coal, but no votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't call that being the case. Since actually, yes, yes. Yes.
• Yes, that's the case. But I'd be >> Mr.
• So in this case, let's send it to the General Register.
• I hear lots of tape turning.
• What you're Talking about each of these cases to me is that you are making the case that we have actually

Bills: HF2185, HF1849, HF3719, HF3721, HF3845, HF3720

Keywords: flag display, residential property rights, homeowners association, HOA, covenants, restrictive covenant, deed restriction, subdivision regulation, local ordinance, rental agreement, property rights, patriotic display, United States flag, Minnesota flag, POW/MIA flag, military flags, armed forces flag, Blue Star flag, Gold Star flag, common interest community

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• Chair, Representative Inan, I think it's a case-by-case determination.
• When we receive cases and go to our prosecutors, we often look for the benefit of having our cases go
• <00:48:00.920> go the benefit of having uh our cases go the benefit of having uh our cases
• we've had some very high-profile cases we've had some very high-profile cases in<00:48:12.920>
• Next bill up is Case 130.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• As a reminder, just as we did for the prior hearing, we will begin by hearing remarks from the representatives
• As a reminder, just as we did for the prior hearing, we will begin by hearing remarks from the representatives
• Great participation here in the last hearing, and look forward to the participation here on this hearing
• In cannabis, that's not the case.
• That is not the case. Am I right?

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the Department of Cannabis Control’s report on the condition and health of California’s cannabis industry. Department staff reviewed the evolution of state cannabis law, the creation of the current regulatory framework, licensing and compliance efforts, and enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The department said the licensed market has grown in production and retail units sold, while active licenses and retail sales value have declined, and that the illicit market remains a major competitive factor. The department also highlighted consumer education efforts, product testing and recalls, and coordination through the state enforcement task force and other agencies. The department’s economist said the data show continued growth in licensed production and a rising share of consumption through the licensed market, but falling wholesale and retail prices have reduced overall industry value. He identified major headwinds as taxes and fees, illicit-market competition, local prohibitions that limit retail access, regulatory costs, and broader business pressures, while noting opportunities in product innovation and possible hemp-market changes. Committee members pressed the department on enforcement, public health concerns, equity ownership and employment, delays in grant administration, pesticide testing, and whether the legal market is truly viable for small businesses and farmers. Several members argued that stronger enforcement and lower costs are needed, while one member raised concerns about cannabis-related health harms and said the hearing focused too narrowly on supply-side issues. Public commenters from industry groups and advocacy organizations largely echoed concerns about high taxes, regulatory burdens, limited retail access, and the size of the illicit market. Many urged the Legislature not to let the excise tax rise from 15% to 19% and called for tax relief, compliance reform, more enforcement, and broader retail access. Some speakers said the report was too optimistic and did not reflect business failures, debt, and closures, while others emphasized the need to protect small farmers, address wildfire insurance, and support equity businesses. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational only.

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• at the Texas State Capitol that was just a few years after the case here in Kentucky.
• /c> ago abandoned the lemon ago abandoned the lemon test<00:03:37.200> the<00:03:37.400> case
• in Kentucky was the Adland case, and that at the Circuit Court in that case said, while we have recognized
• <00:04:05.879> in Kennedy case in Kennedy case in 2022<00:04:08.000> the<00:04:08.200
• Chairman, for hearing the bill.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:25 Attendance Roll Call: 00:31 HJR 15 (Rep. Baker): 01:15 HB 462 (Sen. Nemes for Rep. Dietz): 09:01 HB 6 (Rep. Williams): 10:18 HB 73 (Rep. Johnson): 15:21 Adjournment: 18:48, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first considered HJR 15, a resolution to return a Ten Commandments monument to the new state Capitol grounds. Representative Shane Baker described the monument’s history, its removal to storage in the 1980s, and a prior 2000 effort that was blocked by the courts. He argued recent Supreme Court decisions, including Van Orden and Kennedy, support a history-and-tradition approach and said the resolution would direct the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to retrieve and reinstall the monument in Monument Park. Senator Herron raised concerns about religious neutrality and whether other faiths would also be represented at the Capitol. Baker and Chair Petrie responded that the resolution was limited to restoring a specific historical monument and did not bar future proposals for other displays. Senator Armstrong voted no, saying the legal landscape remained uncertain and the state could face costly litigation. The committee approved HJR 15 on an 8-1 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 6, which would limit administrative agencies from issuing regulations with an economic impact of more than $500,000 over two years, with exceptions for imminent public health or safety threats, protection of federal or state funds, and compliance with certain court orders. Representative Wade Williams said the bill would rein in costly agency rulemaking and cited LRC data showing only about a dozen regulations in 2024 would have met the threshold, with roughly six after closer review. Senator Chambers Armstrong expressed concern that the bill could tie the government’s hands in emergencies, but the bill passed 8-1. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 73, which had a committee substitute. Representatives Johnson and Tipton explained that one part would add We Lead CS to the list of educational service providers allowed to administer their own retirement program participation, and the other would require the Teachers’ Retirement System actuary to provide additional information on each employer’s share of unfunded liability. The committee approved HB 73 unanimously, 10-0, and then adjourned.

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• I'm the Chief Hearing Officer and Agency Head of the Administrative Hearings Office.
• We're up to 3,440 hearings.
• Three main hearing types, those implied concern, are DWI licensure application hearings.
• , additional hearings.
• officer assigned for that case.

Keywords: 996, all

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• through a thorough hearing in bedding. through a thorough hearing in bedding.
• "Um, so I hear that.
• "Um, so I hear that.
• what is the case for the hearing<03:05:02.680> officer<03:05:03.680> so<03:05:03.920><
• Just that in this really was came out of a case where about five days before the hearing, 2,700 pages

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• some of these cases.
• We review cases.
• We had 1,222 cases, maternal mortality. 2021, we had 1,222 cases, maternal mortality.
• We hear bad news occasionally about some, but that is not the case. End of one and far.
• And that is just not the case.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a detailed annual presentation from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and review findings. He explained the committee’s structure, the de-identified review process, and the distinction between pregnancy-associated and pregnancy-related deaths. He said national maternal mortality has declined from its 2021 peak, but mental health conditions, substance use, overdose, suicide, cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, infection, and embolism remain major causes. He emphasized that many deaths are preventable, with especially high rates among non-Hispanic Black women and in the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and noted that a large share of deaths occur after 42 days postpartum. Committee members asked about suicide, domestic abuse, pregnancy testing in unexplained deaths, and the role of home births and midwife training. Dr. Arnold said the committee is adding a caseworker, exploring post-mortem pregnancy testing in suspicious cases, and working with coroners and forensic officials; he also said home births and untrained midwifery pose safety concerns and that better public education and facility-based care are important. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matt Clark on cigarette ignition propensity standards and fire prevention. He recommended updating North Dakota’s cigarette ignition legislation to the current national standard and also considering legislation requiring fast-breakaway oxygen tubing, citing fatal fires involving smoking around home oxygen. He explained that his office verifies manufacturer testing and maintains certification for cigarettes sold in the state, but does not itself conduct the testing. Members asked about implementation, cost, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Clark said he would follow up with cost information and additional details, and that he had not seen evidence of a major issue on tribal lands but would look further. Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services presented the North Dakota Stroke System of Care report. She described the statewide network of two comprehensive stroke centers, four primary stroke centers, and 30 acute stroke-ready hospitals, along with the stroke registry and quality-improvement efforts. She reported that most strokes are ischemic, that the median stroke patient age is 71.5, and that common risk factors include hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes. She highlighted improvements in door-to-CT, thrombolytic treatment times, dysphagia screening, EMS pre-notification, and interfacility transfer performance, and said new priorities include hemorrhagic stroke quality measures and standardized EMS stroke screening tools. Members asked about the VA hospital’s participation, and Greff said she would pursue outreach. After a break, the committee heard testimony from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals as part of the prior authorization study, focused on non-opioid pain treatment. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to acute pain treatment and may push patients toward opioids, especially in the critical 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window. He cited data showing that even short opioid exposure can increase the risk of long-term use and said prior authorization is often a barrier for physicians and patients. Khan recommended open access with a quantity limit rather than prior authorization, suggesting a 14-day limit supported by the product’s data and an episode-of-care approach. Members asked about dental use, payer discussions, and cost; he said the product’s wholesale acquisition cost is about $16.10 per tablet, with patient assistance available, and that he would follow up on payer and comparison-cost questions.

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• Greer's USTR nomination hearing.
• Greer, for your hearing. Hearing. Mr.
• But you've got to know who's making the case.
• In many cases now, negative margins.
• That's exciting to hear.

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• Do you hear the word I said? Madam Chair, do you hear the word I said? Dios.
• We are seeing about 40% of our cases being fentanyl, with approximately 5,000 cases a year.
• I prosecuted these cases for years.
• I look forward to hearing what the representative has to say.
• I hear, well, whatever you think would be the best. To get this fixed pretty quickly. I hear you.

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

Transcript Highlights:

• This is all one-time funding in this case.
• Okay, and so I think I'm hearing you say you're going to look to Medicaid, but we are hearing so much
• and an Ebola outbreak in Uganda with nine cases.
• California had its first human case in a farm worker.
• Well, I want to say, number one, it's so exciting to hear good news.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You're taking cases which in the past were old, cold, dead cases, because when we talk about statute
• These are hard cases. ...it into the real world today, these are hard cases. Let's be clear.
• Just to tell you where we are with these cases, there's a case pending in Paterson.
• They deserve to have a similar hearing. They deserve to be heard. You should hear their stories.
• hearing about, is electronic shelf labels.

Keywords: 1146, all