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• First, a few housekeeping rules.
• Not only are they aging out through permanent retirement, no longer in California's fleet.
• Informing people, you know, how to try to navigate some of these rules.
• motion on the consent calendar all right do we have a motion move by Senator Grayson and we'll call the rule

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several transportation, climate, and vehicle-related bills. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon proposed modernizing SB 375 regional planning by moving plans from a four-year to an eight-year cycle, clarifying agency roles, aligning funding programs with regional climate plans, and reducing duplicative process costs. Supporters from MPOs and environmental groups said it would improve efficiency and implementation; opponents warned it could weaken climate accountability, expand vehicle miles traveled concerns, and reduce public participation. SB 1315, also by Senator Cabaldon, would require manufacturers to report software updates for semi-autonomous vehicle features to the Insurance Commissioner to build data for future policy; it drew no opposition. SB 1275 by Senator McNerney would replace the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a higher vehicle license fee to preserve a federal tax deduction and reduce money sent to Washington, with LAO providing technical testimony on the tax structure. The committee also heard SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado, which would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. Supporters said it would improve freight efficiency, safety, emissions, and rural economic development; there was no opposition. SB 1064 by Senator Daly would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty and off-road diesel vehicles, with supporters saying it would save time and costs and opponents asking for CARB analysis before taking a position. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would streamline environmental review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive prior review, while preserving other environmental laws; it received broad support and no opposition. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog exemption for certain collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and historic display; classic car and lowrider supporters backed it, while air quality groups opposed it as likely to increase emissions and weaken smog-check accountability. After testimony, the committee took up motions and later completed roll calls once a quorum was established. SB 1213 was placed on the consent calendar and approved. SB 1087, SB 1315, SB 1275, SB 1287, SB 1423, SB 1064, SB 1375, and SB 1392 were all reported out of committee, generally to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with SB 1392 receiving the closest vote and some opposition from members. The committee also briefly discussed another bill on active transportation funding tied to SB 79 areas, and that measure was approved after amendments and a roll call vote.

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• As I have said, Russia is now mobilized for permanent war, withdrawing now would do many hope of lasting
• It is where the Chinese Communist Party actively works to change the international rules-based order.
• We're going to try to stay strictly to the five-minute rule in our question and answer.
• The ruling elite of a country is receiving gratuities on the side. that in order to the benefit of the

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• petition for an order of non-disclosure giving them the opportunity to rebuild their lives without the permanent
• Law Rule of Evidence 412 protects victims of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault by generally
• However, this rule does not extend these protections to victims of human trafficking or child-specific
• There's no limits currently in the rules of evidence.

Bills: SB251, SB608, SB487, SB535, SB761, SB955, SB957, SB958, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120

Keywords: criminal law, magistrates, Bell County, judicial authority, legal framework, evidence collection, sexual assault kits, reporting, law enforcement, transparency, confidentiality, victim protection, stalking, indecent assault, invasive visual recording, criminal justice, privacy rights, SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield

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• Madam Speaker, I rise under House Rules 3.21, Germanness.
• I am ruling that the point of order is well taken. There are no more amendments at the desk.
• And in fact, by rule within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee, and kind of bipartisanly, we
• As a result, there were knocked out teeth, concussions resulting in permanent injuries, broken legs,

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• Section 1 permanently bars anyone convicted of any federal immigration offense from serving as an officer
• drinking, and I get your point about having the car being loaned to them, but there's still certain rules
• drinking, and I get your point about having the car being loaned to them, but there's still certain rules
• I’m here to ask your support in HB 2615 because supervised visitation in Arizona lacks any rules or laws
• I’m here to ask your support in HB 2615 because supervised visitation in Arizona lacks any rules or laws

Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136

Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases

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• It's not permanent. It is not. And so now that we're going to pull it back, here's what I'm asking.
• So, I just say the the feds at some point implement the golden rule.
• The golden rule being, he holds The gold makes the rules, and there are certain things we can't cut.
• And what comes with that, again, with the golden rule, is there are even additional requirements for
• The phrase you know, 'golden rule' there is, 'here's the money, but here are the rules related to it.

Keywords: 914, all

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• part of our audit, we interviewed department management, personnel, reviewed state law, department rules
• part of our audit, we interviewed department management, personnel, reviewed state law, department rules
• Additionally, while state law authorizes the department to adopt and enforce rules for administering
• Consequently, while the department has adopted such rules, most fleet management duties outside of the
• reported, and the guidance did not cite, and consequently did not appear to be based on any statute, rule

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a lengthy Auditor General presentation on the Department of Management Services’ fleet management operations. The audit found major problems with oversight, recordkeeping, policies, fee-setting, purchase and disposal approvals, public auction controls, and FleetWave system access and processing. Key findings included that 2,279 vehicles valued at more than $57 million could not be matched between FleetWave and FLAIR, disposal records were missing or incomplete, user access remained active long after employees separated, and the department had not documented a reasonable basis for its $1.75 per-vehicle monthly fee. Members expressed strong concern about the accuracy of the state’s fleet inventory and the risk of waste or misuse. DMS Secretary Allende said the department concurred with the findings, was working with the Auditor General, and planned corrective actions, including better training, clearer guidance, improved reconciliation, and possible centralization or pilot programs for fleet purchasing and management. The committee then returned to vacancy discussions with several agencies. The Division of Administrative Hearings said its two long-vacant judges of compensation claims positions had been hard to fill because of low pay and short reappointment terms, but the chief judge said the division could operate without them and offered those positions up as part of a reduction exercise. The Public Service Commission reported 42 vacancies but said statutory deadlines were still being met, though staff workloads and depth of analysis were affected. The commission also said vacancies help it manage salaries within its trust-fund budget. Members questioned whether some of those positions were truly needed given the lack of delays. The Florida Gaming Control Commission reported 29 vacancies, including a vacant chair that prevented appointment of an inspector general, and said the chair vacancy was a gubernatorial appointment issue. The acting executive director also said the commission’s compulsive gambling prevention program had lapsed after no responsive bids were received for a new contract, but an invitation to negotiate was nearly complete and a new provider was expected soon. The Public Employee Relations Commission reported that its caseload had more than doubled after Senate Bill 256, which increased union recertification work; it said it was meeting deadlines only with overtime and that the workload had not fallen despite decertifications. Members asked for follow-up data on union cases, vacancy needs, and whether some positions across agencies could be reallocated to better match workload.

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• Chair, pursuant to Our rules.
• Rule 8 for pleadings, we have decades of.
• 26 in the Colorado Rules, and that's kind of like the federal rules.
• Our rules, Of evidence, UJI evidence.
• Under 13, 208, and then rules 401, 402, 403, and actually, I'm, Sorry, that's regardless, our rules of

Keywords: 996, all

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• University of Hawaii Center on the Family found that six months after individuals were placed into permanent
• Last year, we began to build a total of 810 new units of permanent housing across four projects on Maui
• <00:44:35.000> of built a total of 810 new units of built a total of 810 new units of permanent
• housing<00:44:35.960> across<00:44:36.280> four<00:44:36.559> projects permanent
• housing across four projects permanent housing across four projects on<00:44:37.079> Maui<00:

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• In accordance with the rules of the Senate, the following member will be participating remotely in today's
• more discussion would be good related to the provision that repeals the design standards and state rules
• more discussion would be good related to the provision that repeals the design standards and state rules
• We know that there is also going to be a need to invest in temporary barriers while permanent barriers
• We know that there is also going to be a need to invest in temporary barriers while permanent barriers

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And, you know, the last time the ITFA was changed, was made permanent in 2016, a lot has happened the
• And, you know, the last time the ITFA was changed, was made permanent in 2016, a lot has happened the
• And, you know, the last time the ITFA was changed, was made permanent in 2016, a lot has happened the
• fault by the two authors who, you know, delivered in a timely manner, but it actually got referred to rules
• fault by the two authors who, you know, delivered in a timely manner, but it actually got referred to rules

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 5055, the governor’s supplemental tax budget. Commissioner of Revenue Paul Marquart outlined the proposal as a balanced budget package that would leave a positive bottom line in the current biennium and beyond. He emphasized family-focused tax relief, especially a new refundable young child credit for children ages 0 to 4, which would provide up to $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more, benefit about 104,000 families, and phase out at higher incomes. He also described federal conformity changes, including updates to business interest deductions, dependent care credits, and Section 179 expensing, along with omitted federal items such as research expensing and opportunity zones due to cost and policy concerns. Marquart also defended broader tax modernization proposals, including expanding the sales tax to selected consumer services such as accounting, banking, brokerage, and legal services while lowering the statewide sales tax rate, and creating a social media tax on consumer data collection that would fund an AI readiness special revenue fund rather than the general fund. He said these changes would make the sales tax less regressive and better aligned with the modern economy. Additional provisions mentioned included a gun-related gross receipts tax on firearms and ammunition, cannabis tax technical changes, historic structure rehabilitation conformity, and added auditors for tax compliance. Testimony from outside groups was mixed. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project supported the governor’s approach as a response to federal tax and spending changes, praised the decision not to conform to opportunity zones or federal no-tax-on-tips/overtime provisions, and urged even stronger revenue measures. Brian Lake of the Minnesota State Bar Association strongly opposed the proposed sales tax on consumer legal services, arguing it would burden low- and middle-income people in sensitive cases and create unfairness when individuals litigate against the state. Tanner Fritsinger of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees supported the sales tax base expansion and the social media tax as ways to broaden revenue without raising the base rate. The committee chair thanked the commissioner and then began hearing public testimony, with additional testifiers queued up.

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• We would like to pursue a more permanent approach.
• Like I said, be more permanent and made whole for not just a short period of time.
• possible I've had conversations with Chairman Buckley and I believe that He knows our intent is a permanent
• Well, right now, when it was originally created, there was these rules. 90% of the teachers have to be
• be effective, but it In two years, I can get them TIA-designated, and they would hit the two-year rule

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• With a partnership that PGA of America is looking at, potentially some permanent infrastructure that,
• looking at, PGA of America is looking at, potentially<00:46:00.359> some<00:46:00.520> permanent
• potentially some permanent potentially some permanent infrastructure<00:46:01.560> that<00
• Uh, they're going to do packages so that they can invest permanent infrastructure in those states, and
• um the comment about permanent infrastructure,<01:04:22.080> right?

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• According to the rules of the Florida House of Representatives, specifically Rule 12.8, subparagraph
• I believe the rule of law, at its best, is applied equally.
• Does this same rule apply to the nurse practitioners?
• I move the rules be waived and CS for HB 555 be.
• We have rules for everything and we're not going to put rules in place to protect our children in the

Bills: HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2798, HB 107, HB 1587, HB 3684, HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 609, HB 630, HB 420, HB 767, HB 1708, HB 1404, HB 2457, HB 140, HB 227, HB 913, HB 2198, HB 2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB 1318, HB 2358, HB 2765, HB 2735, HB 3307, HB 1242, HB 2842, HB 333, HB 201, HB 694, HB 2415, HB 155, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1990, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 3129, HB 3251, HB 3354, HB 3479, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3887, HB 4163, HB 4238, HB 1240, HB 1842, HB 2029, HB 2622, HB 3255, HB 654, HB 4643, HB 4945, HB 3611, HB 3724, HB 3623, HB 3810, HB 4127, HCR 78, HCR 12, SB 767

Keywords: HB 388, HB388, coordination of benefits, COB questionnaire, health benefit plan, health insurance, insurance commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance, uniform form, primary payer, secondary payer, multiple coverage, dual coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, managed care, HMO, small employer health plan, school district health coverage, self-funded plan

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• Rules. 8229.31, civil rights, advisory, work, continuation. Rules.
• Rules. 8.10. 20, firearms, almost submitted to destruction. Rules.
• Rules. SB 1031, immigration, law enforcement, repeal. Rules.
• Rules. Retirement, death and benefits. Rules.
• Rules. SB 1311, technical correction. Rules.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• rules that Target that have special rules that Target that specific<03:33:45.960> industry<03
• They would say, according to the rules that we're all playing by, that looks suspicious, and they'll
• reject it, and then that would punish that node for not complying with the rules, right.
• about enforces the rules about enforces the rules and<03:45:46.000> makes<03:45:46.239>
• they would say according to the rules they would say according to the rules that<03:45:55.439>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment. During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.

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• Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the work that Senator U.
• Subcommittee on Investigations Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and<01:00:04.720> the
• Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations interim report.
• <02:49:17.520> Subcommittee uh the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee uh the US Senate Permanent
• this committee or subcommittee permanent this committee or subcommittee permanent subcommittee<02

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met as a special House committee on COVID response efficacy, noted absences, and restated its mission to review New Hampshire’s pandemic response, including federal guidance, federal funds, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID treatment, patient bill of rights implementation, and vaccination policies. The main business was discussion of a proposed letter or report language concerning current COVID vaccine recommendations for young children, especially those under age two, and how to support any conclusions with cited scientific and state sources. Representative Polozov argued that the committee should ask the governor or agencies to reconsider current recommendations, saying the committee should focus on whether vaccination is needed for that age group, whether it is effective, and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. He said he had distributed articles and wanted the committee to pair its conclusions with scientific and statistical data. Other members asked him to identify the specific New Hampshire DHHS and American Academy of Pediatrics sources for the recommendation, clarify the age range being discussed, and separate any evidence about adverse effects in other age groups from the infant/toddler demographic so the letter would be transparent and not misleading. Members generally agreed the letter should be carefully sourced and refined, with citations for each claim. The chair said the committee would treat the request as urgent and try to finalize a version by the next meeting, noting that some members would be traveling. The committee also discussed scheduling additional testimony in September and October, possibly with extra meetings, to continue gathering evidence and to hear from witnesses. The chair then began reviewing supporting articles, including studies he said were new since the 2024 report, and introduced a 2025 South Korea cohort study and another 2025 Italian cohort study as examples of the evidence he wanted to incorporate into an updated 2026 report.

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• We heard about possible labor shortages, but what about workers staying home, businesses permanently
• <00:35:48.400> closing,<00:35:48.880> temporarily permanently closing, temporarily permanently
• delay as it takes time for a permanent delay as it takes time for you<00:43:15.440> know<00:43
• <01:40:05.199> Any temporarily or permanently closing?
• Any temporarily or permanently closing?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Cloud on the title of the permanent Cloud on the title of the property<01:02:41.599> makes<01
• of revocation of a Farm's rule of revocation of a Farm's registration<01:09:58.960> and<01:09
• here and happens to is follow the rule here and happens to have<01:10:06.719> a<01:10:06.840>
• doesn't follow a rule they might pay<01:10:21.320> a<01:10:21.480> fine<01:10:22.000><
• Whether an individual facility complies with the relevant statutes and rules will be determined on a

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• But in 2020, President Trump signed the Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, which fully and permanently
• Act, which fully and permanently funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Keywords: 1182, all