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• For in-person testimony in the future, if and when a bill.
• It's no big deal if Anglos elect an Anglo person.
• But apparently, I missed my turn.
• . and plain-talking person.
• I am a person of faith.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Miss Simmons, your Sims, you're on deck. Miss Simmons, your Sims, you're on deck.
• transgender person-free space. transgender person-free space.
• person in a bathroom is minuscule. person in a bathroom is minuscule.
• This person, it doesn't always look like a trans person.
• This<01:34:47.600> person, This person, This person, it<01:34:49.520> doesn't<01:34:49.760

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we landed on three, and you're probably talking about the times that you miss a scheduled interview
• Tracy Jensen, representing herself and wishing to appear in person. Dr.
• Tracy Jensen, representing herself and wishing to appear in person. Dr.
• Coalition for Veterinary Professional Association, wishing to appear in person. Mr.
• It's personal. It'll help him too. This is what J.J. has written to you. My name is J.J. Holmes.

Summary: The committee took up eight bills and memorials and reported each favorably. It first passed HM 4063, a memorial urging Congress to lay the groundwork for a federal sovereign wealth fund. Sponsor Rep. Anderson described it as a long-term economic security measure, while several members questioned how such a fund would be structured, governed, and balanced against paying down debt. Ranking member Hunschofsky and Rep. Spencer raised concerns about transparency, market disruption, and the lack of specific parameters. The memorial passed on a recorded vote. The committee then approved CS/HB 139, allowing pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, with SMG testifying in support as a modernization and pro-business change. It also adopted an amendment and passed HB 1157, which tightens reemployment assistance requirements by adding work-search, interview, identity, immigration, and availability checks; the amendment added protection for missed interviews due to emergencies and removed an email reporting requirement. The Florida AFL-CIO and Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy opposed the bill, arguing Florida’s unemployment system is already overly restrictive and that the proposal would further limit access to benefits, while supporters said it would ensure claimants are actively seeking work and verify eligibility. Members also passed CS/HB 497 to create nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for farmers and ranchers, with support from Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Hospital Association, and the Farm Bureau; CS/HB 729 to authorize veterinary professional associates to perform limited duties under veterinarian supervision, with testimony from veterinarians and advocates citing access and workforce shortages; and HB 311, a right-to-repair bill for motorized wheelchairs, which drew strong support from disability advocates who described long repair delays, high costs, and the impact on independence and health. Rep. Tramont praised the wheelchair repair bill during debate, and the committee voted it favorably. Finally, the committee passed CS/HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill intended to help regulate financial institutions more efficiently, and CS/HB 715, which allows licensed roofing contractors to perform roof-to-wall connections during reroof or repair projects and extends the emergency cancellation window to 180 days after a declared emergency. HB 715 was amended to require a contract notice advising property owners to verify insurance coverage before signing when the work is tied to an insurance claim. Roofing industry groups and home inspection representatives supported the measure as a way to reduce costs and improve wind mitigation. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced the agenda was complete and the committee rose.

Transcript Highlights:

• That person was a coward and disgraceful.
• But the person that did understand me was the person that was grooming me online, right?
• And I may have missed it. Page three.
• I won't wait for a pattern personally.
• That's for me personally as an ER nurse.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• some have, attest to the fact that managing our business is costly, not only in finances but in personal
• others so well well thank you uh Miss others so well well thank you uh Miss cuningham<00:25:20.919
• compliance citing centers for missing compliance citing centers for missing pieces<00:46:18.359>
• Yeah, thank you for representing, um, actually the person that is not my fact sheet.
• You know, it takes a special person to do what you guys do.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Children and Families Committee met with a quorum, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes, and then focused on child care shortages and the pressures facing family child care providers across Minnesota, especially in Greater Minnesota. Chairing members noted the issue affects both rural and metro areas and introduced testimony from Cindy Cunningham, a St. Paul family child care provider and public policy chair for the State Association for Family Child Care. Cunningham argued that family child care is in crisis despite state investments, saying provider numbers continue to decline and that the system is not working. She raised concerns about food reimbursement tiers, special licenses that may not qualify for the family child care food program, the need for supplemental support for lower-tier programs, and the burden of upfront grant spending and delayed reimbursement. She also said providers receive little financial benefit for their own children in care and described a recent DHS decision affecting supervision of providers’ own children as an example of poor communication. Her broader message was that unclear, inconsistent, and poorly implemented licensing rules are driving providers out of the field. She recommended implementing the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s recommendations, improving DHS communication with both licensors and providers, updating public guidance and training materials, and considering more direct county funding and support for family child care. She also suggested reevaluating support for certified centers and other state-funded programs that she said operate under different standards. Committee members thanked her for the detailed testimony and said they wanted to follow up with her. The committee then moved on to letters and additional testimony from providers around the state, with members emphasizing the goal of identifying specific regulations that are hindering child care startup and continuation.

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• The person is given written trials.
• I've missed in this building. So, she's I've missed in this building.
• And if I missed anybody, I'm whole list. And if I missed anybody, I'm really<04:04:04.080> sorry.
• So, I wish you the very best, and I personally am going to miss you very, very much.
• So, I wish you the very best, and I personally am going to miss you very, very much.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Are there any other persons Thank you.
• Nancy, Representative Miss Pass. Nancy, Representative Miss Pass.
• Miss<00:24:45.240> Miss<00:24:45.440> Pass.
• <00:24:47.520> Um Miss Miss Pass. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um Miss Miss Pass.
• So, you'll both be missed environment.

Bills: HF4810, HF4597, HF1082, HF3230

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• It impacts every single person that has gone through this public education system.
• He never missed a game, recital, or family milestone.
• I was not blessed enough to meet Emily in person, but when I heard of her victory in being crowned Miss

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• Thank you, Miss Grom.
• U Miss Grom if you can give us just an U Miss Grom if you can give us just an update<00:08:31.919>
• Life and so with that I'll have Miss Life and so with that I'll have Miss cundi<00:10:00.360>
• your licensed treatment program Miss your licensed treatment program Miss cundi<00:15:21.160>
• Miss Bailey, to that...

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:58:45.040> who year and not find that one person who year and not find that one person
• No, actually that it to Miss Farra.
• Maybe Miss Pah. My Miss Pah. committee. Maybe Miss Pah. My Miss Pah.
• Did I get that right, Miss our purviews. Did I get that right, Miss Pah?
• You are making sure that the person who is getting them to the bus actually showed up, and the person

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Every single instance of CSAM online represents a real child, a real person who has been tragically and
• exploitation. under our law, they're required to report those instances to the National Center for Missing
• Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
• I am the President and CEO at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
• This is the in-person sexual abuse of children to create... new CSAM, while offenders, often Americans

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• The The forensic review board reviews the recommendations for persons that have been determined to be
• It was your personal comfort level.
• I thought last week's is our early meeting, so point of personal privilege.
• So you are the logical person to serve in this capacity.
• I appreciate it, and you will be missed. I will miss you dearly up here.

Bills: HB3045

Keywords: accident response, motor vehicle, law enforcement, fire department, fee prohibition, 914, all

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• /c> So a person of interest or a person who So a person of interest or a person who has<00:59:37.920>
• This is Miss Anna Randle.
• to me, "I hate to tell you this, Miss to me, "I hate to tell you this, Miss Miss<01:11:45.199>
• Miss Stevens, for taking my question. Miss Stevens, for taking my question.
• Where a person has to do that?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Thank you, Miss Bushaw.
• Miss Mciny. Thank you that expansion? Miss Mciny.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• school uh and the fact that U missing school uh and the fact that U missing school<00:17:05.199>
• <02:00:07.280> that to ask at the very least a person that to ask at the very least a person
• Thank you, Miss Stevens.
• The chair calls Miss Jennifer Chisum, followed by Miss Judith Jones Jokie Benny.
• <02:51:00.680> Stevens event or as my colleague Miss Stevens event or as my colleague Miss

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And we have to fix these missing, I mean this is a big puzzle that we have to fix, right?
• Did I miss it? No. Next we have Assemblymember Aguirre-Curry on AB 508. Thank you. All right ma'am.
• I appreciate the opportunity to share my personal story.
• We sustained our grab-and-go meal program until this past January when we reverted back to in-person
• It's an amazing person, I don't know how to address you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Why is that person unstable? Why is that person? Why are they not able to provide a safe home?
• If there's reimbursement claims because one person, even though they bought it fifty-fifty, one person
• You don't rip the child from that person.
• work and their employer didn't want them to miss work.
• When they missed work, they lost their job.

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

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• <00:26:06.880> receiving benefits and regulates persons receiving benefits and regulates persons
• Thank you, Miss Fernandez.
• Um, Miss Andrews. Go ahead. Um, Miss Andrews.
• Um, Miss Fernandez, are you want to do.
• And thank you, Miss Fernandez.

Bills: SB3240

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.

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• These challenges can result in high churn and missed benefits.
• Increased These challenges can result in high churn and missed benefits.
• I suppose we might be missing one panelist, are we?
• I missed that mark.
• I missed that mark.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm sorry I had to step away and miss some of your presentation.
• You know, sometimes you miss stuff. So that's really what's going to cause that turn.
• And from personal experience, there's some challenges, but there's some huge benefits.
• And it's not just because of my personal experience.
• I'm just looking at how many agencies can come and tell us that... ...my personal experience.

Keywords: 996, all