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• Cases went through the roof.
• It depends on which population you're discussing.
• they. they prosecute cases, that can't be taken into consideration.
• Depending on what it... When you say, I'd have to know exactly which record you're talking about.
• So yeah, I think having that positive. relationship would be helpful in these cases. Thank you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We want to make sure that's the case. We do want to make sure there's urgency.
• I think it's it's it's not a clean answer because I think it will depend on the situation and you.
• Some of that, as you know, is going to depend on chemistry.
• Whatever, whatever that case may be. So, it's not.
• then, you know, as you alluded to very early on in your presentation, we have lost, you know, in some cases

Keywords: 914, all

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• This bill clarifies existing law to apply to cases in which other states may permit law firms to share
• These foster youth or non-minor dependents are adults between the ages of 18 and 21 who are participating
• represents different counties, I heard from stakeholders in my district about the challenge non-minor dependents
• 50,000 people in the U.S. develop life threatening pregnancy complications each year, and in rare cases
• doctors might need to terminate a pregnancy to protect the health of the pregnant person, especially in cases

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Case law is clear that necessity for or the desirability of an administrative rule does not in and of
• At the risk of sounding like an attorney, the answer is: it depends.
• From our perspective, it depends on the agency. If they shall do it, there’s no time frame.
• But in this particular case, we will send a letter and we will invite them to come and to present to
• filed associated with a rule because then they can cite that when they're bringing that particular case

Summary: The committee received an informational presentation from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC/JAPSI) staff and Chair Representative Overdorf on how Florida administrative rulemaking is reviewed. Mr. Plant explained that JAPC is a joint legislative oversight committee that monitors agency rules under Chapter 120, focusing on whether rules stay within statutory authority, whether agencies are acting consistently with legislative intent, and how the rulemaking process works. He emphasized that agencies are creatures of statute, that rulemaking authority must be specific enough to support the rule, and that without a date certain in statute, agencies may delay rulemaking indefinitely. Members asked about how to ensure agencies actually adopt rules, how to identify rules that exceed legislative intent, and how JAPC handles internal policies and delayed rulemaking. Representative Overdorf then described JAPC’s objection process and its limits. He said the committee does not approve or disapprove rules or direct agencies to adopt them, but it can object to proposed or existing rules that enlarge, modify, or contravene enabling statutes or fail to comply with Chapter 120. He noted that if an agency does not resolve an objection, a footnote is published in the Florida Administrative Code and the committee may recommend legislation to amend, suspend, or repeal the rule. He also discussed recent committee activity, including 1,355 proposed rules, 119 emergency rules, and 1,243 incorporated materials reviewed in 2024, and said the committee filed 31 objections against one agency after repeated noncompliance. The discussion also touched on possible changes to Chapter 120, including the governor’s 2019 request that agencies include five-year sunset provisions in rules, and a proposal to instead require periodic legislative review rather than automatic expiration. Overdorf also said the committee is considering raising the current statement of estimated regulatory costs thresholds of $200,000 annually or $1 million over five years because inflation has made those limits too low. No votes were taken on legislation, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• After the case came out, they passed basically an emergency rule and they have re-extended it.
• Cates could you you mentioned a specific Thank you. citation of that case? Sure.
• Case, a couple of questions we talked a little bit about.
• Like everything else, it depends. Okay. Thank you. Members, other questions? Mr. Chairman. Okay.
• representation, because in many cases people don't report crime.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• That ability allowed them to gain trust. break barriers, and solve cases that had gone ignored for many
• into a lengthy contested case hearing.
• In this case. expanding it to digital assets, in this case Bitcoin. This is a dumb question.
• It depends upon the supply and demand of Bitcoin at that time.
• The value of something is dependent upon supply and demand.

Bills: SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment

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• Well, you haven’t seen a case. There are no more cases.
• Well, you haven’t seen a case. There are no more cases.
• Well, you haven't seen a case. years. Well, you haven't seen a case.
• M's case. That's right. That one. Yeah. M's case. That's right. That one. Yeah.
• depending on the vaccine and depending depending on the vaccine and depending on<01:58:56.239>

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• <00:57:30.640> where started looking at other cases where started looking at other cases where
• We got these four guidelines that are good today, but yet it's on a case-by-case basis.
• It is a case-by-case basis.
• It is a case-by-case basis.
• It is a case-by-case basis.

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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• The first relates to dependent care assistance.
• It's also commonly called dependent care flex spending accounts.
• Under old law, the amount of dependent care FSAs that was excluded from gross income was $5,000, and
• So, under current law, Minnesota's dependent care credit is tied to the federal dependent care credit
• So, conforming to that expansion of the dependent care credit would reduce revenue.

Bills: HR1, HF387

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax

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• <00:25:57.120> on out to the community, it just depends on out to the community, it just depends
• It would depend on what you want us to measure.
• It would depend on what you personnel.
• <01:18:34.159> are in many cases are in many cases are we<01:18:36.560> could<01:18
• dependency and all that goes with that. dependency and all that goes with that.

Bills: SB874, SB2097, SB2098, SB2126, SB2154, SB2153, SB2160, SB2123, SB2110

Keywords: veterinary medicine, prescription, consumer rights, transparency, pet medication, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, clean plant program, disease-free plants, plant propagation, small farms, midsize farms, sustainable farming, Hawaii, data analysis, market study

Summary: The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. SB 874 on veterinary medicine would require veterinarians, upon a client’s request, to provide a written prescription for an animal patient in an existing veterinary client-patient relationship, allow Hawaii-licensed pharmacies to dispense those prescriptions, and authorize the Veterinary Medicine Board to set penalties. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with supporters citing lower costs and consumer choice; the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association said veterinarians already should be doing this and supported the bill if amended. One testifier in opposition argued the bill needed a conspicuous notice requirement so pet owners know they can request prescriptions. Committee members and the Department of Agriculture said they were not aware of widespread problems, and discussion focused on whether the measure was already consistent with current practice and whether amendments would address remaining concerns. The committee also heard SB 2097, which would create a climate-resilient food systems grant program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and appropriate funds. The department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and others supported the bill, saying it could help farmers and ranchers invest in resilience, infrastructure, and technology. Several testifiers asked for clearer definitions, especially for terms like “food hubs” and “resilience hubs,” and suggested adding technical assistance and clearer eligibility criteria. The department explained the program was intended for shovel-ready projects in the middle of the supply chain, with a focus on farmers in a certain revenue range, and said it was modeled on a USDA program. SB 2098 would establish a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material to growers, nurseries, and other producers. Testimony was supportive, emphasizing biosecurity, nursery industry needs, and preventing invasive species and crop disease. The department described the program as using tested clean stock, tissue culture facilities, and data collection to support future planting decisions, and estimated a two-year ramp-up. Members questioned whether the program duplicated existing work at CTR/other partners and whether data collection should be centralized, but the department said the effort would build on existing varieties and partnerships rather than overlap them. Finally, SB 2126 would create a conventional farming grant program for small and midsize conventional farmers. Supporters from the department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council said conventional agriculture deserves support and that the bill would help increase food production. Opposition and comments focused on the bill’s exclusion of organic farmers; one farmer said the measure was unfair unless amended to include organic producers, while a Farmers Union witness said the bill was too vague about the grant’s purpose and should be clearer about its goals. In response to questions, the department said the exclusion of organic farming was not intentional and that the bill was meant to support all agriculture, though no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• I took this case when they first called me for this case, I was a little bit not sure what to expect.
• I took this case at the KPT low-rises.
• , >> when they first called me for this case, >> when they first called me for this case
• And so, it all depends upon numbers.
• a relatively >> Yes, in this case, it's a relatively small<00:35:37.840> amount.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors. During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.

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• As you said, you know, we want it in cases where we need it. But...
• You said, you know, we want it in cases where we need it.
• So all the credit rating agencies do look at regulatory certainty or, in some cases, uncertainty, depending
• So all the credit rating agencies do look at regulatory certainty or in some cases uncertainty, depending
• How will we serve customers in that case? Thank you for the time.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I have heard people in this building—it depends on how much, I guess, weight you put in a credit card
• But, so no, I don't think that's the case.
• It depends on how far back you want to go, I guess.
• there's something in your district, absolutely, you're going to get a right to stand up and make your case

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• Will this bill and this initiative help in those cases? Mr.
• clearly shown that the statute casts an overly broad net and requires mandatory adult prosecution in cases
• Whether they get probation up there or prison, I... yeah, it depends, and I don't handle it once it goes
• The juvenile record destruction statute authorizes judges to destroy records at age 18 or 25, depending

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Special Committee on Government heard and advanced three measures. First, HCR 2044, a constitutional amendment to expand Arizona’s prohibition on preferential treatment and discrimination based on race or ethnicity in public education, public spending, and hiring, drew support from the Speaker, Goldwater Institute, and other advocates who argued it would close loopholes and reaffirm merit-based treatment. Opponents argued it would chill speech, training, and discussion of race and identity in public institutions. The committee approved the resolution on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2671, as amended, which narrows mandatory transfer to adult court for juveniles by limiting chronic felony offender treatment to higher-level felonies and preserving judicial/prosecutorial discretion for lower-level repeat offenses. The sponsor and juvenile defense testimony said the bill would keep low-level youth offenders in juvenile court where rehabilitative services are available and reduce recidivism, while still holding them accountable. The Blackman amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 7-0. Finally, HB 2676 was heard to reduce the age for restoring firearm possession rights for certain juvenile offenders from 30 to 25 and to broaden restoration eligibility for other juvenile felony convictions. Supporters said it would align firearm-rights restoration with juvenile record-destruction timelines and help rehabilitated individuals move forward without unnecessary barriers. The committee approved HB 2676 unanimously, 7-0.

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• Any active, open, pending cases.
• is the best case scenario.
• We know that depending on what college you're at, that can be anywhere from $7 to $15,000 dollars depending
• federal government rulings, depending on.
• I'm familiar with two of those cases, and both of those cases, if I could characterize it.

Bills: SB1687, HB1687, HB4431, HB2894, HB2979, HB3262, HB3298, HB3369, HB3431, HB3462, SB1226, SB1876, SB1916, SB1920, HB3467, HB3498, HB3500, HB3521, HB3581, HB3650, HB3673, HB3764, HB3767, HB3781, HB3800, HB3831, HB3834, HB3941, HB2749, HB3970, HB3972, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, HB3996, HB4095, HB4104, HB4191, HB4248, HB4298, HB4338, HB4427, HB4428, HJR1023, HB3660, HB3718, HB4326, HB3443, HB3880, HB3649, HB3000, SB1651, SB504, SB372, SB1326, SB1633, SB248, SB1242, SB1238, SB423, SB1989, SB1286, SB904, SB1213, SB1216, SB1827, SB65, SB1390, SB259, SB1944, SB540, SB2139, SB346, SB1595, SB1400, SB1555, SB1209, SB2110, SB1670, SB1061, SB2104, HR1057, SB1946, SB1734, SB1316, SB1360, SB1557, SB1684, SB2049, SB1410, SB2011, SB1437, SB1204, SB1732, SB1775, SB2084, SB1380, SB1572, SB1772, SB1224, SB710, SB1338, SB1266, SB1303, SB1307, SB1562, SB1794, SB1191, SB1983, SB1832, SB1448, SB1534, SB1593, SB1597, SB1630, SB1489, SB1726, SB1796, SB1806, SB1877, SB1451, SB1553, SB1632, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB2180, SB1725, SB2182, HB3003, HB3004, HB4434, HB4324, HB4342, HB2137, HB4432, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

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• So if you are unconscious, whether because of an accident or because in most cases a medical procedure
• , you should have to be requested to give permission in that case as well.
• , you should have to be requested to give permission in that case as well.
• of an accident or because in most cases of an accident or because in most cases a<00:04:44.039><
• Plan company but if that were the case Plan company but if that were the case we<01:03:04.960>

Bills: HF2371, HF2147, HF2557, HF1165, HF2466, HF2465, HF2482

Keywords: informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority

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• That could be traffic calming, and that's great, but in some cases it might be something else.
• That could be traffic calming, and that's great, but in some cases it might be something else.
• That could be traffic calming, and that's great, but in some cases it might be something else.
• That could be traffic calming, and that's great, but in some cases it might be something else.
• It might go up depending on population, and we're approximately at that 560 to 570 range.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• child under legal guardianship, or a child by placement to an employee is considered an eligible dependent
• when grandchild is considered an when grandchild is considered an eligible<00:04:11.280> dependent
• <00:04:12.319> and<00:04:12.560> employer<00:04:12.959> paid eligible dependent
• and employer paid eligible dependent and employer paid basic<00:04:13.599> life<00:04:13.840>
• Um, and in some cases work more than eight hours during a severe weather day and work remotely.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration met virtually on January 6, 2026, and took up four administrative policy items. Darren Hoff, Senate Human Resources Director, presented updates to the Legislative Coordinating Commission benefit book, including insurance changes tied to SEGIP, mental health and substance use office visit cost sharing, dental plan updates, dependent eligibility clarifications, a new voluntary legal services benefit, a 17% increase in Medicare premiums, and multiple leave-policy revisions to conform with the new paid leave law and other employment rules. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the benefit book with the LCC’s November 10, 2025 changes and staff technical corrections, and the motion passed. Secretary Tom Bern described a proposed Senate Policy 1.56 allowing written rules of conduct for visitors in Senate spaces, aimed at setting clear expectations for behavior such as not blocking hallways or using shouting and profanity, while being developed with consultation to address First Amendment concerns. Senator Marty moved adoption, and the committee approved the policy. Council Lexi Stangle then presented a change to Senate Policy 2.47 on severe weather emergencies that would allow employees who work remotely on severe weather days to accrue compensatory time with supervisor approval; Senator Johnson moved adoption, and the motion passed. The committee also considered a modernization of the Senate information systems policy. Secretary Bern and staff explained that the policy had not been substantially updated in about 20 years and was being condensed and updated to reflect current technology and practices. The revisions reduced the policy from 29 pages to 10, removed obsolete references, added a purpose statement, clarified email inspection and hardware/software procedures, updated website rules and accessibility guidance, and removed the secondary member page option. Senator Coleman moved adoption of the Senate information systems update, and it was approved. After the Rules Committee adjourned, the Subcommittee on Committees met and approved two appointments: one public member to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through December 31, 2030, and Senator Gustafson to the Financial Crimes Advisory Board Task Force. Members asked about the task force’s scope and the public appointee’s background; staff explained the task force advises on identity theft and financial crimes, and identified the public appointee as Sha Lang of Preston, Minnesota. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the appointment list, and the subcommittee approved it before adjourning.

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• I >> I<00:22:31.440> Case. >> I Case. >> I Case.
• >> I<00:59:15.599> Case. >> I Case. >> I Case. >> Hi. >> Hi.
• Case, >> No. Case, >> no.<01:58:15.040> Cooper, >> no.
• >> I.<02:15:35.440> Case >> I. Case >> I.
• Senator Case.

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• In some cases, that may work out to an overall net benefit; in other cases, it might not.
• You know, I think that's on a case-by-case basis.
• In some cases, that may work out to an overall net benefit; in other cases, it might not.
• You know, I think that's on a case-by-case basis.
• necessarily the case in every everyone. necessarily the case in every everyone.

Keywords: 1189, house, all