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• Uh, the uses of the data and the users of the data are specified in chapter 62U of state law.
• In the same chapter, it states that the commissioner is required to develop a fee schedule to support
• </c><00:08:35.760><c> Uh</c><00:08:36.080><c> the</c> chapter 62 U of of state law.
• Uh the chapter 62 U of of state law.
• Representative Elkins responded: “Uh, yes, I think under chapter 13, the Data Practices Act, I don't

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• But most egregious of all, this has chapter 388 in this amendment, which is not in the bill at all.
• </c> most egregious of all, this has chapter most egregious of all, this has chapter 388<01:06:21.760
• The chapter 388, just in case anyone's curious, has the title County Attorneys.
• I think everyone would understand that chapter 388, even though there's not yet a provision relating
• to chapter 388 in the underlying bill.

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• The chapter does not have a general carveout for therapeutic cannabis authorized under RSA 126-X, so
• does</c><05:11:50.840><c> not</c><05:11:51.240><c> have</c><05:11:51.400><c> a</c> marijuana the chapter
• </c><05:15:01.320><c> does</c><05:15:01.558><c> not</c> clarify that this chapters does not clarify that
• this chapters does not apply<05:15:02.120><c> to</c><05:15:02.320><c> patients</c><05:15:02.798><c>
• </c> testimony that could State this chapter testimony that could State this chapter shall<05:15:27.280

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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• today and asked for clarification on whether the department takes a position on extending the law chapter
• extending department take a position on extending the<01:39:57.920><c> lure</c><01:39:58.639><c> chapter
• that's about to Sunset the lure chapter that's about to Sunset um<01:40:01.560><c> yes</c><01:40:01.760
• midwife, there has been a lot of conversation and hard work that have gone in through the Hawaii chapter
• </c><03:02:44.520><c> shall</c><03:02:44.800><c> be</c> nothing in this chapter shall be nothing in this

Summary: The joint House Committee on Health and Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard two midwifery bills, with testimony focused primarily on HB 1194. Committee chairs opened the hearing with rules for Zoom testimony and noted the bills relate to midwives. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said it supported the intent of HB 1194 and offered comments. Supporters of the bill, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, argued that midwifery should remain subject to mandatory licensure to protect consumer safety, citing the state’s regulatory licensing standards and a 2025 state auditor sunset analysis. They said the bill would strengthen educational standards and public protection, and some offered clarifying amendments. Opponents argued HB 1194 would restrict access to care and fail to protect traditional, cultural, and community-based birth practices. Testifiers from the Hawaii Home Birth Task Force, the Hawaii Home Birth Collective, the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Pacific Birth Collective, and Papa Ola Lōkahi said the bill would limit licensure pathways, reduce access in rural and underserved areas, and burden Native Hawaiian and traditional practitioners. Several speakers said the measure could worsen Hawaii’s maternal health shortages, especially on Maui, and urged lawmakers to defer HB 1194 or instead advance HB 1328, which they said better protects practitioner access and cultural practices. The Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives said it opposed HB 1194 because it did not align with national or state standards for certified midwives and could create conflicts with Medicaid reimbursement and prescriptive authority. The ACLU also opposed the measure, emphasizing reproductive rights, privacy, and the need to preserve apprenticeship pathways to licensure. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing reflected in the transcript.

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• There's a recording device that's required by Transportation Code Chapter 547.
• There's a recording device that's required by Transportation Code Chapter 547.
• I mean, either we don't go out and look for the recording device that's required by Chapter 547.
• I mean, either we don't go out and look for the recording device that's required by Chapter 547.
• Our administrative rules under Title 37, Chapter 39, of automated motor vehicles.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The committee first heard opening remarks on its interim charges: rail grade crossing safety, autonomous vehicle deployment, and commercial driver’s license oversight. Members emphasized transportation’s importance to safety, mobility, and the economy, and the chair outlined the plan to take invited testimony first on each charge, followed by public testimony. For the rail grade crossing charge, TxDOT’s Don Franks described implementation of SB 1555, the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation Program, including rules, applications, and awards. He said 36 local governments submitted 57 applications requesting about $2.3 billion against the $250 million state program, and TxDOT awarded $160.4 million to five projects in four districts. He also explained that the state set aside remaining funds as federal match, helping Texas secure nearly $756 million in federal FRA funding for 12 projects, bringing the total value of the rail crossing projects to more than $1.2 billion. French Thompson of the Texas Railroad Association supported continuing the program, said the demand far exceeded available funding, and recommended maintaining the $250 million investment while also considering other mitigation tools such as siding relocations and digital traffic-routing solutions. Members asked about how projects were selected, how success should be measured, blocked crossings, maintenance responsibilities, and whether railroads should share costs. Franks said projects were chosen based on safety, economic development, mobility, readiness, community support, and match leverage, and said future success should be measured by reduced crashes and fatalities at treated crossings and by getting projects to construction within about three years. Thompson distinguished between occupied and blocked crossings and said railroads are working on capacity, communication, and alternative solutions. He and Franks explained that railroads maintain crossing equipment, while the public can report malfunctions using the blue ENS sign. Public testimony on rail grade separations included support from the North Houston Association, Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership, and Texas Rail Advocates for continued and expanded funding, while Rhonda Ward argued taxpayers should not subsidize railroad infrastructure and said railroads should bear more of the cost. The committee then closed testimony on the rail charge. The committee next took up autonomous vehicle deployment under SB 2807. Clint Thompson and Corey Thompson of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles explained the new authorization system for Level 4 and Level 5 automated motor vehicles used in commercial passenger or freight operations. Clint Thompson described the differences between SAE levels, the requirement for an authorization in addition to title, registration, insurance, and other credentials, and the need for a first responder interaction plan filed with DPS. He said DMV adopted rules, built a web-based application system, and began accepting applications in April, with enforcement beginning after the statutory rulemaking timeline. He reported 16 companies currently hold authorizations, including both passenger and freight operators, and said the department uses existing staff and its motor carrier credentialing system to administer the program. Corey Thompson then showed how law enforcement and the public can verify AV authorizations through the DMV’s truck stop database, which displays company status, vehicle information, and related motor carrier credentials where applicable.

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• In 2024, Chapter 90, Minnesota Statutes, we did establish a number of things that needed to be changed
• 01:12:03.160><c> in</c><01:12:04.160><c> uh,</c> Um, but currently in uh, Um, but currently in uh, chapter
• c> 90,</c><01:12:06.560><c> uh,</c><01:12:06.680><c> specifically</c><01:12:08.160><c> 90.01,</c> Chapter
• Um the minimum we charge is $25. timber products um under timber products um under chapter<01:49:54.960
• </c><01:49:56.000><c> Um</c> chapter 90. Um chapter 90.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• is a little cleaner, and then also ensuring that it's clear that nothing in this is circumventing chapter
• is that it's clear that nothing in this is circumventing<00:10:10.560><c> uh</c><00:10:10.720><c> chapter
• ><00:10:11.040><c> 13</c><00:10:11.480><c> or</c><00:10:11.640><c> Minnesota</c> circumventing uh chapter
• Krauss said, “The bill, subdivision 4, penalty applies the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act under chapter
• instead fall under chapter 481.

Bills: HF1855 , HF102 , HF1082 , HF1354 , HF2184 , HF1792 , HF2296 , HF2429 , HF2543 , HF2566

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• Senate Bill 18 will amend, would amend Chapter 22 of the Education Code to prohibit a school district
• What you've given us is from John chapter 17, which really is the Lord's prayer.
• We donated eight million pounds to the chapter program. I was able to meet Dr. Jeymes.
• Williams, I'm here testifying on my own behalf in a DAV Chapter 219. Sergeant James W.
• Allen, I am the legislative adjutant and the patient advocate for that chapter.

Bills: SB3 , SB810 , SB965 , SB1073 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB 3

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• lead with curiosity—and so I wanted to see if you had a particular reason for why you chose this chapter
• for why you had a particular reason for why you chose<00:37:08.400><c> this</c><00:37:08.599><c> chapter
• > law</c><00:37:09.400><c> to</c><00:37:09.640><c> draft</c><00:37:10.040><c> this</c> chose this chapter
• of law to draft this chose this chapter of law to draft this bill<00:37:10.480><c> under</c><00:37:11.480
• Chair, members, putting this in chapter 260C doesn't necessarily mean that it would only apply to CHIPS

Bills: HF22 , HF45

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• Sexual assault investigations within a Minnesota-owned military facility: Chapter 299C.
• There's a difference between the federal Freedom of Information Act and also Chapter 13.
• There's a difference between the federal Freedom of Information Act and also Chapter 13.
• There's a difference between the federal Freedom of Information Act and also Chapter 13.
• There's a difference between the federal Freedom of Information Act and also Chapter 13.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• Given the relevance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 31, Section 58A, to this situation, and given

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 22nd hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-file bills, with the chairs outlining testimony limits and instructions for submitting written testimony. The committee heard testimony on several local bills, including H.5520, which would allow George Petrinos of Dudley to continue serving as a call firefighter past age 65 until age 70. Representative John Moran said the bill had town support, would have no pension or fiscal impact, and was intended to let Petrinos continue a long record of service. The committee also heard testimony on H.4499 concerning the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. Witnesses Colleen Curran and Matthew Brunell said the bill would correct an oversight so certain employees of the zone could participate in the public retirement system. They described the organization as a public body subject to open meeting and procurement laws, performing functions similar to a public school district, and said a prior administrative decision had recognized it as a public entity but not extended retirement eligibility to its employees. Finally, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 3165 for the town of Holbrook, which would authorize the appointment of Patrick Daugherty as a firefighter despite the maximum age requirement. Holbrook Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Senators John Keenan and Representative Mark Cusack said the department needs paramedic-qualified firefighters, Daugherty is already known to the town and fully qualified aside from the age issue, and the exemption would help address staffing shortages. No questions were raised after the testimony, and the committee then moved to adjourn.

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• Senator Howard, you and your colleagues help write the next chapter in this history, in the bills you

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and took up two resolutions, laying aside one commending the Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts and adopting the other, which commended the Admetech Foundation for recognizing the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The chamber then recessed while it received the certified returns from the special election in the First Middlesex District and appointed a committee to canvass the votes. The special committee reported that the votes had been canvassed and that Vanna Howard appeared duly elected. The Senate then appointed a committee to notify Governor Maura Healey and the Executive Council that the Senate was ready for the swearing-in, and Howard was formally administered the oath of office as senator from the First Middlesex District. Governor Healey and Senate leaders offered welcoming remarks highlighting Howard’s background, her historic status as the first Cambodian American state senator, and the significance of her service. In her remarks, Howard thanked voters, supporters, family, and mentors, reflected on her journey as a refugee from Cambodia, and said she was committed to continuing the work of her predecessors and serving the district. After the ceremony, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the next day at 11 a.m. in formal session, ordered Howard’s remarks spread upon the record, and approved the emergency preamble for an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRosher, an employee of the Department of Correction. The Senate then adjourned.

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• Health Imperative Organization, which is a national organization, and the Southern University College chapter

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee met on April 13, 2026, with a quorum present and began by reviewing House Bill 2, the comprehensive capital outlay budget. The committee adopted amendment set 3575, including a technical correction, and heard the chairman explain how the proposal reallocates limited surplus and bonding capacity by trimming some P1 requests, redirecting dormant projects, and creating project bundles for certain university and DOTD projects to allow funds to move more flexibly between projects. He said the approach was intended to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and allow agencies to manage overruns and underruns within bundled projects. The committee then reported HB 2 favorably as amended without objection. The committee next took up House Bill 3, the Omnibus Bond Act, which was described as the financing measure that implements and funds the capital outlay program authorized in HB 2 by repealing prior bond authorizations and authorizing new general obligation bonds through the State Bond Commission. Members voted to report HB 3 favorably without objection. The committee also adopted a motion to make HB 3 special order number three for Thursday, April 16, 2026, so it could be heard with the other money bills. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• the Capitol Day with the Black Women's Health Initiative and the Southern University A&M College chapter

Bills: HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR124 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , SCR19 , SCR26 , SB102 , SB222 , SB255 , SB270 , SB273 , SB314 , SB418 , SB420 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB49 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB211 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB324 , HB376 , HB377 , HB422 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB549 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1011 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB310 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HCR10 , HR74 , HCR26 , HCR35 , HCR7 , HB51 , HB82 , HB143 , HB145 , HB160 , HB180 , HB192 , HB393 , HB430 , HB445 , HB506 , HB515 , HB521 , HB565 , HB590 , HB614 , HB638 , HB670 , HB672 , HB685 , HB692 , HB752 , HB773 , HB781 , HB799 , HB860 , HB874 , HB887 , HB917 , HB937 , HB956 , HB965 , HB972 , HB977 , HB982 , HB1006 , HB1010 , HB1044 , HB1072 , HB1088 , HB1179 , HB1200 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB52 , HB154 , HB400 , HB463 , HB570 , HB631 , HB637 , HB870 , HB952 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB401 , HB901 , HR20 , HB9 , HB58 , HB151 , HB193 , HB284 , HB459 , HB476 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB915

Keywords: condolences, public service, environmental justice, sustainability, local government, military service, World War II, veteran, community, Italian Festival, cultural celebration, Tickfaw, Italian-American, community pride, heritage, Miss Louisiana Teen USA, Heaven Riley Breaux, recognition, youth empowerment, community service

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• Senator Howard, you and your colleagues help write the next chapter in this history, in the bills you

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and took up two ceremonial resolutions: one honoring the Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts and another recognizing the Atmitech Foundation for the 17th annual prostate cancer awareness day. The endometriosis resolution was set aside, while the prostate cancer resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then recessed to canvass the special election returns for the First Middlesex District. A special committee reported that Vanna Howard was duly elected, and the Senate adopted orders to notify the Governor, constitutional officers, and Executive Council so Howard could be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Senate leadership offered remarks welcoming Howard, praising her service, resilience, and historic election as the first Cambodian American state senator in the United States. Howard was then sworn in and delivered remarks thanking voters, supporters, family, and mentors, and reflecting on her background as a refugee from Cambodia and her commitment to public service. After the ceremony, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the next day at 11 a.m., spread Howard’s remarks upon the record, and approved an emergency preamble for an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRosher, an employee of the Department of Correction, by a standing vote of 18 in favor and none opposed. The Senate then adjourned.

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• the department to collect the annual fee and forward it to the Alzheimer's Association, Louisiana chapter

Bills: HB129 , HB130 , HB854

Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up House Bill 129, which would designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway. An amendment package was adopted that also added a separate designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport as the Virginia Green Evans Memorial Highway. Representative Walters described both honorees as important figures in civil rights and community service. HB 129 was then reported with amendments. The committee next considered House Bill 130, which redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge. Amendments were adopted to add “Memorial Bridge” to the name. Representative Walters spoke in support of honoring veterans, and HB 130 was reported with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 854, a specialty license plate bill. Amendments added several schools, made technical changes, required OMV implementation when statutory and system requirements are met, removed a provision allowing OMV to retain $1 per annual fee, and redirected annual fees to the Louisiana chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and the R. Tamney-Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised concerns about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV’s ability to produce them, but HB 854 was also reported with amendments. After the bills, the committee received an update on the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary said the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde and a competitive solicitation that produced a qualified bid, and that negotiations would focus on service improvements rather than guaranteed cost savings. Members asked about costs, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and the impact on travel times if the ferry is out of service. The Secretary said the goal is to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1. The committee then adopted the minutes from the listed 2025 regular session dates and adjourned.

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• And they do help veterans at no charge for volunteers with Chapter 22.

Committee: House Commerce and Human Resources

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• There is also a new chapter being added about school of origin hearings.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:

• In Mark chapter 12, verses 32 through 34, we step into the middle of a conversation between Jesus and

Bills: HB3880 , HB3263 , HB2970 , HB3043 , HB3044 , HB3078 , HB3940 , HB4117 , HB3428 , HB4275 , HB3257 , HB3901 , HB4298 , HB4260 , HB2981 , HB3695 , HB2960 , HB3967 , HB3968 , HB4339 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB2940 , HB4295 , HB4196 , HB3134 , HB1016

Keywords: Oklahoma Today Magazine, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism promotion, advertising sales, commission pay, employee bonus, sales commission, digital publication, print publication, sponsorships, bulk subscriptions, newsstand sales, ancillary products, public records, procurement exemption, administrative procedures exemption, tourism magazine, revenue sharing, executive director, state agency compensation

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• Senate Bill 694 allows Florida to close this chapter with integrity.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, described as a targeted rural access bill, would allow special districts in rural communities and areas of opportunity to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments by invoice rather than reimbursement. An amendment expanding the benefit to independent special districts in those rural areas, including water and wastewater projects, was adopted, and the bill then passed favorably. Support was noted from representatives of water and sewer cooperatives, a water and sewer district, Resiliency Florida, and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee then took up CS for SB 1266 by Senator Kalata on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment creating a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida and participating institutions to provide certification and clearance-related training. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS for SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which would provide compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. Senator Bracey Davis and a supporter testified about the history of the case, prior legislative apologies, pardons, and exonerations, and the need for compensation as a final step. Members spoke in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.