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• to have their property fairly assessed to have their property fairly assessed based<00:29:57.200
• bill will help conservation programs bill will help conservation programs including<00:34:34.679
• I think that this money, for folks who are not familiar, goes to support recycling programs, money that
• :43.599> score recycling programs money that the score recycling programs money that the score
• Though we are Children's Defense Fund, we have long advocated for policies and programs that support

Bills: HF1698, HF632, HF1352, HF2197, HF618, HF1248, HF1697

Keywords: property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

Bills: HB241, HB381, HB241

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, vaccine, public health, emergency response, vaccine distribution, healthcare legislation, state coordination, veterans, disability, employment preference, state agency hiring, supplemental security income, PTSD, mental health, grants, treatment protocols, pilot program, personalized treatment, neuroinflammation

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• Automated savings programs are...
• is a voluntary program.
• This has support from both sides of... This has support from both sides.
• When we don't do it to support... When we don't do it to support them, I think it's a great bill.
• Wasn't that child support?

Bills: SB163, SB173, SB155, HB93, SB163, SB173, SB155, HB93

Keywords: State Auditor, property investigations, negligence, loss report, civil actions, Alabama Retirement Savings Program, state-facilitated retirement savings, auto-IRA, automatic enrollment, payroll deduction IRA, retirement savings access gap, private sector workers, small business retirement plan, portable retirement account, Roth IRA, traditional IRA, life-cycle fund, capital preservation fund, financial literacy, Department of Workforce

Bills: SB372, SB1224, SB1232, SB1264, SB1330, SB1381, SB1441, SB1450, SB1589, SB1618, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

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• We're going through a program now to assess 25 of them per year to make sure that we can look at, um,
• We're going through a program now to assess 25 of them per year to make sure that we can look at, um,
• We're going through a program now to assess 25 of them per year to make sure that we can look at, um,
• David Devin Stats in support. Jonathan Drew in support.
• We want to support the support.

Bills: HB2392, HB2462, HB2423, HB1771, HB2081, HB2334, HB2336, HB1666, HB2375, HB2415, HB2451, HB2373, HB1641, HB1694, HB1695, HB1986, HB1797, HB1879, HB2034

Keywords: transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th. The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.

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• I appreciate all the great support of these. I mean, it's not bad for 4P.

Bills: HB198, HB303, HB1535, HB2742, HB3305, HB3348, HB3505, HB3711, HB4753, HB2715, HB21, HB30, HB21, HB198, HB303

Keywords: HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test

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• So, I think this is a bill that has some wide bipartisan support and makes sure that programs in the
• So, I think this is a bill that has some wide bipartisan support and makes sure that programs in the
• Our entire system needs this and I really hope that this is the kind of program that you could support
• <01:30:48.080> and<01:30:48.240> I'm program that you could support and I'm program
• an additional appropriation to the parent support outreach program, or PSAP.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• legislative Most notably, we support legislative Most notably, we support legislative action<
• decision-m um to create more supported decision-m um to create more supports<00:39:27.920> for
• <00:39:43.200> decision- um they mentioned supported decision- um they mentioned supported
• I agree and support the statements made by the ombud for corrections, who also supports HF 3901.
• I agree and support the statements made by the ombud for corrections, who also supports HF 3901.

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• Again, we're grateful for the support of this committee in delivering a program that is delivering meaningful
• group insurance program.
• Insurance Program.
• Please support HF2904. for our families. Please support HF2904. Thank<00:41:48.079> you.
• budgets and programs that are provided. budgets and programs that are provided.

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• I urge you to support House File 1965 and the Small Business Assistance Partnership Program.
• of you know assessment of of assessment of you know assessment of of assessment of vocational<00
• This is clearly a really important program that’s doing a lot of good, and we want to make sure to support
• ongoing support for existing teacher<01:35:49.840> residency<01:35:50.560> programs<01
• The meeting was adjourned. programming the rigorous 2-year program programming the rigorous 2-year program

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• something that they have have supported something that they have have supported the<00:04:23.759
• I really support it as well. I'm glad to see that there's bipartisan support for this.
• Um I really uh support it as well. bill. Um I really uh support it as well.
• teachers and so I'm in support of that. teachers and so I'm in support of that.
• measure of success for our our programs. measure of success for our our programs.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• Some of my supportive arguments on this was the promotion of research innovation.
• The House passed this bill last session with bipartisan in support, support from Chairman Guillen as
• It creates an agricultural plant disease and pest prevention grant program.
• The 1D1 Special Evaluations has really supported our beekeeping industry.
• I'm here to testify on behalf of the TSRA support. House Bill number 147.

Bills: HB147, HB 1113, HB 1203, HB 1269, HB 1276, HB 1277, HB1437, HB147

Keywords: livestock, brands, marks, earmarks, tattoos, electronic registry, Texas Animal Health Commission, county clerk, Agriculture Code, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, animal identification, brand registry, livestock traceability, electronic filing, rerecording, law enforcement access

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• <00:27:08.440> I this needs to be bipartisan support I this needs to be bipartisan support
• I really support that.
• This is not a grant program. Child care assistance is a public assistance program. It's forecasted.
• This is not a grant program. Child care assistance is a public assistance program. It's forecasted.
• They don't have as much support.

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Even though the title is grant program, this is a cost share program.
• The title is grant program, but this is a cost share program.
• And so this program is going to support the private sector and help generate and maintain a workforce
• > that<00:18:18.640> supports also support that industry that supports also support that
• And so this program is going to support<00:19:32.160> the<00:19:32.480> private<00:19:32.880

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• assessments for these purposes.
• assessments for these purposes.
• assessments for these purposes.
• assessments for these purposes.
• program kind of started in the state. program kind of started in the state.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• Section one modifies the Math Core Program, requiring it to use evidence-based instructional support.
• funding aid, with the small amount for administrative support targeted to the providers of those programs
• As I shared earlier in this session, there are many programs that work together to support the future
• Absent an ongoing full state funding resource, we stand in support of the decision to sunset the program
• In Article 6, we strongly support the expansion of the LTFM program to allow roof repair and placement

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• We support schools.
• know you all have we support know you all have we support schools<00:30:55.679> my<00:30:
• site assessment program, the state Superfund program, the federal Superfund program, and the voluntary
• <01:24:45.400> Assessment<01:24:46.000> program<01:24:46.760> the landfills
• site Assessment program the landfills site Assessment program the state<01:24:47.199> super<01

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• With that, I ask you to support this bill.
• their Statewide mentorship program.
• I rise in support of this bill.
• I rise in support.
• THE AUDITOR GENERAL PERFORMS OPERATIONAL AUDITS TO ASSESS EFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS IN COMPLIANCE

Bills: SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance