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• Um, if this committee could receive and share out a monthly progress report, and whether that report
• , updated along with that monthly report, updated along with that monthly report, I<00:43:04.720>
• , the periodic reports every month.
• , the periodic reports every month.
• updated instant report form. updated instant report form. Slide<01:26:46.719> 14.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:03 Approve Minutes from July 10, 2025- 00:02:41 Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System Testimony- 00:03:38 Investment of State Funds- 00:46:13 Department of Juvenile Justice Update- 1:11:34 Adjournment- 1:54:08, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with roll call, welcomed a new member, approved the July meeting minutes, and then took up testimony on the statewide emergency responder voice system, also described as the state police radio system replacement project. John Hicks, secretary of the governor’s executive cabinet and state budget director, testified that the project is unusually complex because it combines multiple IT replacements, land acquisition, and tower construction. He said the existing system dates to the early 1970s and that the administration is treating the project as a priority, with work proceeding in phases and weekly coordination among the Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, and Finance and Administration Cabinet. Hicks said the project has already spent about $110 million, with nearly 1,900 portable radios acquired, microwave replacement completed at 56 sites and underway at 76 more, and routers, switches, and network upgrades addressed. He explained that because the State Police are not set up to handle real property work, the administration brought in outside real property consulting vendors through an RFP, and three vendors are now qualified to help identify and negotiate sites. He said the goal is to speed up land acquisition and tower construction while the State Police continue the technology work, and he emphasized that the project is intended to close coverage gaps for state police first and later benefit local governments and other first responders. Members of the committee expressed concern about the project’s cost and pace. Representative Petri noted that about $218.8 million has been authorized since 2018 and questioned whether the project could stretch into 2030 or later, asking what more the General Assembly could do to help. Representative Blandon also raised concerns about the long timeline and the risk of the project becoming another costly, delayed infrastructure effort, while asking when the vendor RFP was completed and whether any sites had been acquired since then. Representative Sharp asked whether there was a detailed plan and timeline, and Hicks responded that the technology side is well defined but the property acquisition side must proceed site by site because each location depends on ownership, access, power, and other factors. Hicks said the west-to-east phasing has been a smart approach and that the executive branch should improve performance to beat the current timeline expectations.

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• I will write the majority report. Will there be a minority report?
• I will write the majority report. Will there be a minority report?
• I will write the majority report. Will there be a minority report?
• I will write the majority report. Will there be a minority report?
• Report yes I'll do the Minority Report Report yes I'll do the Minority Report Mr<03:52:55.120>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Department to publish its annual report Department to publish its annual report uh<00:49:21.680>
• <00:49:46.720> it<00:49:46.880> to<00:49:47.119> us report their report and
• submit it to us report their report and submit it to us um<00:49:48.280> it<00:49:48.559> really
• <00:50:02.799> that deadline and getting you a report that deadline and getting you a report
• this would be their second report.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on February 19, 2025, and first heard House Bill 150, which would prohibit lending a firearm to someone who does not have a firearm permit or a registered firearm. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, though HPD said enforcing any time limit on a loaned firearm would be difficult. Several members of the public opposed the measure, arguing it would interfere with lawful lending for hunting, competitions, training, military-related use, and family situations, and could create unintended criminal liability. One supporter said the bill would strengthen gun safety and encourage more responsible ownership. No vote was taken during the testimony portion described. The committee then heard House Bill 186, which would make harassment by stalking a class C felony. The Office of the Public Defender requested deferral, arguing the bill would remove a misdemeanor option that can help deter escalation and could be unnecessarily severe and burdensome. Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying stalking can be a precursor to more serious violence. The Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney raised concerns about how the new felony would fit within the existing grading scheme, noting that aggravated harassment by stalking and first-degree terroristic threatening are already class C felonies. April Bautista testified in strong support, describing her own experience with domestic violence and stalking and urging passage of the bill. Committee members discussed whether other penalty structures might be possible, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard House Bill 991, which would delete the term “agent of the contractor” from criminal history record check provisions to comply with FBI requirements. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center supported the bill with comments, explaining that the FBI had found the term too broad for fingerprint-based background checks tied to access to federal tax information. In addition, House Bill 995 was introduced, changing deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting; the Department of the Attorney General supported it, saying the revised deadlines would allow a more complete report, and HPD was also heard on the measure. The transcript ends before any votes or final committee actions on these bills.

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• Report of a committee.
• on certain current Senate documents, Senate No. 2796, reports the same ought to be adopted.
• Senate Number 2775 reports the same ought to be adopted. Joan B. Lovely for the committee.
• Senator from Worcester and Hampshire, report of a committee.
• on the current Senate document, Senate Number 2776, reports the same ought to be adopted.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and announced committee membership changes, including Senator Tarr’s resignation from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and Senator Durant’s appointment to fill the vacancy, followed later by the reverse reappointment. The chamber then took up and passed to be engrossed two local bills: H.4225, authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption, and H.4584, further regulating the appointment of special police officers in Malden. The Senate also considered several Committee on Rules orders extending reporting deadlines for current Senate documents. An order for the Committee on Financial Services was adopted, extending its deadline to May 4, 2026 for seven bills. Orders for the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery were amended from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026 before adoption, also covering seven bills. On final passage, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble for H.4259, designating the Widen Park tennis courts as the Kim O’Connell Tennis Courts, by a standing vote of 2-0. The Senate then enacted H.4602, increasing the membership of the select board in Munson, and H.4259, sending both to the Governor. The Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

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• the time within which the Committee on Community Development and Small Business is authorized to report
• on a current House document, reports that the same ought to be adopted.
• Report of the Committee on Rules and the committees on rules of the two branches.
• The House bill requiring a reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages, House No. 1760
• An act requiring the reporting of satisfaction of judgments awarding money damages, House No. 1767.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural matters. It adopted an order extending the reporting deadline for a Community Development and Small Business matter to March 18, 2026, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow two petitions to be referred: one on medication administration in rest homes and another on concealment of the death of a child born out of wedlock. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling also recommended a slate of bills for House consideration, including measures on Building Trades Recovery Week, accidental death benefits for a former Boston firefighter’s surviving spouse, recess for elementary and middle school students, satisfaction of money judgments, police age-waiver matters for Jose Reyes and Jonathan Gagney, and advertising for justices of the peace. The House suspended Rule 7A to proceed with these matters. The chamber then advanced the listed bills through second reading and ordered seven of them to a third reading. It also passed House No. 4502, amending the Town Manager Act of Arlington, to be enacted. Several bills released from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading were then taken up: House No. 4740, waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, and House No. 4817, authorizing an additional all-alcoholic-beverages license in Pembroke, both passed to be engrossed. House No. 5014, establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix of the Department of Transitional Assistance, was amended on the floor to change wording and add an emergency preamble, then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and concluded by adjourning to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• Let's see, Senator Paxson moves House Bill 5688 be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation
• Senator Paxson moves that House Bill 5674 be reported to the full Senate. of the recommendation to do
• Senator Cook moves that House Bill 5671 be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation to do
• The chair lays out House Bill 5694, reported by Representative Luther, with Senate Sponsor Hughes, and
• The committee substitute to House Bill 5696 is reported to the full Senate.

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The Department of Revenue may accept an extension of time to file a return or report, or an extension
• The Department of Revenue may accept an extension of time to file a return or report, or an extension
• The Department of Revenue may accept an extension of time to file a return or report, or an extension
• The Department of Revenue may accept an extension of time to file a return or report, or an extension
• House Bill 13, as amended by PHS 1, passes and shall be reported favorably.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 HB 13 Discussion 00:01:05 HB 13 Vote 00:03:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee met in special session and took up House Bill 13, a brief measure related to flood relief and tax filing issues. Representative Bojanowski explained that the bill would align Kentucky’s Department of Revenue with the federal deadline for 2024 income tax returns, allowing affected taxpayers and businesses in the FEMA-declared disaster area to extend filing and payment deadlines without penalties, with emergency provisions waiving certain impositions and penalties. The committee adopted PHS 1 to House Bill 13, then voted on the bill as amended. After no further questions, the roll call resulted in 16 yes votes and 0 no votes, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also considered and adopted a title amendment by motion and second.

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• If there is no objection, the reports will be adopted.
• Hearing no objection, the reports are adopted. Second reading of House File 23.
• The Chief Clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.
• The Chief Clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.
• Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a member designated in the report, shall
• at long last, we convened and reported at long last, we convened and reported out<01:04:09.520><
• . reporter. reporter.
• because a reporter got the information. because a reporter got the information.
• but it's self-reporting. but it's self-reporting.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Reporting is essential. Mandatory reporting is essential. Mandatory triggers for reporting.
• Reporting is essential. Mandatory reporting is essential. Mandatory triggers for reporting.
• Reporting is essential. Mandatory reporting is essential. Mandatory triggers for reporting.
• Reporting is essential. Mandatory reporting is essential. Mandatory triggers for reporting.
• Reporting is essential. Mandatory reporting is essential. Mandatory triggers for reporting.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Actually, get the reports in today. Otherwise, they're going without reports.
• Actually, get the reports in today. Otherwise, they're going without reports.
• And then also with a heavy emphasis on what happens when you don't report your earnings, don't report
• And then also with a heavy emphasis on what happens when you don't report your earnings, don't report
• It is required to be reported.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The clerk will report the bill. The clerk will report the bill.
• report the bill. report the bill.
• And from the BCA's own<01:15:05.200> reporting own reporting own reporting last<01:15:07.680><
• report the bill. report the bill.
• The clerk will report the bill.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up House File 1794, which would remove the post-graduate collaborative practice requirement for advanced practice registered nurses. The author and several supporters argued the bill would reduce barriers to practice, improve access to primary care and mental health services, especially in rural areas, and align Minnesota with other states. Supporters cited backing from APRN organizations and said the Board of Nursing had no concerns, while opponents, led by Representative Liebling, argued the current one-year collaborative period is a patient-safety safeguard that gives new APRNs needed experience working with physicians before practicing independently. After debate and questions about how the current requirement works in practice, the House passed the bill 119-12. The House then considered House File 4595, which changes licensure reciprocity rules for marriage and family therapists. Representative Schumacher said the bill would expand access to mental health care at no cost by making it easier for qualified out-of-state therapists to obtain Minnesota licenses, eliminating a five-year waiting period and other barriers while maintaining standards through background checks and a jurisprudence exam. Supporters, including Representatives Bierman and Gilman, emphasized workforce shortages and the value of more therapy access for families and relationships. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy was noted as neutral, and the bill passed unanimously, 133-0. Finally, the House began debate on House File 4493, which would authorize pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense certain drugs for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine/Suboxone. Representative Baker said the bill would save lives by allowing people to access treatment immediately through local pharmacies, especially in greater Minnesota, and help them through withdrawal when they are most likely to seek help. The transcript cuts off during the opening of discussion on this bill, before any vote or final action is shown.

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• We can definitely have the report the<00:51:38.079> full<00:51:38.319> report<00:51:38.640
• <01:14:25.520> We report. I looked at the report. We report. I looked at the report.
• or if there's a malreatment report. or if there's a malreatment report. Right?
• <01:26:04.320> Um, report for all family providers. Um, report for all family providers.
• 28:26.080> burden the report cites administrative burden the report cites administrative burden

Keywords: 1183, house

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• c> the committee report for the next the committee report for the next committee<01:24:00.480> to<
• standard and working the department shall report to the Legislature, and the report shall be not limited
• then if I could add uh a reporting then if I could add uh a reporting requirement<01:26:24.719><
• and sorry I forgot to add the reporting and sorry I forgot to add the reporting requirement<01:48
• <01:49:07.360> that to note in the committee report that to note in the committee report that

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met on February 5 and heard testimony on a long agenda of transportation-related bills. Early measures included HB 2392, which would create an employer tax credit for transportation demand management benefits; HB 2462, which would bar auto manufacturers and dealers from charging post-sale fees for already-installed hardware; and HB 2423, which would require diesel sold for on-road use to contain at least 5% biodiesel. HB 2392 drew support from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and one individual, with the Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation offering comments. HB 2462 drew support from DCCA and one individual, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed it. HB 2423 drew comments from the Hawaii State Energy Office and Hawaii Farm Bureau, support from Pacific Biodiesel and the Hawaii Transportation Association, and a question from the chair about whether biodiesel is exported; the witness said production stays local. The committee also heard HB 1771 on voluntary carbon offsets for air travel, HB 2081 on requiring firefighters exempt from CDL rules to follow equivalent alcohol and substance abuse policies, HB 2334 on allowing the Department of Transportation to assume NEPA responsibilities for certain projects, and HB 2336 on DOT agreements with the Department of Defense for work at military installations using federal funds. HB 1771 drew comments from Life of the Land warning that carbon offsets are often unreliable and could create liability, while Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offered comments. HB 2081 received support from DOT, county human resources offices, fire departments, and county officials, with the Hawaii Firefighters Association in opposition. HB 2334 was supported by DOT, and the director said other states using NEPA assignment can complete projects in about half the time. HB 2336 was supported by DOT, HIEMA, DBEDT’s military relations office, and the Hawaii Military Affairs Council; the committee discussed the administrative fee as a way to recover costs under an intergovernmental agreement. The most extensive testimony centered on HB 1666, which would limit new motor vehicle markups above 5% of MSRP and require recordkeeping. Multiple dealer groups and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association opposed it, arguing it would threaten dealership operations, especially in Hawaii’s high-cost market and for vehicles without an MSRP. The committee also heard HB 2375 on uniform towing and parking enforcement standards on state and leased lands, including notice, disability protections, payment safeguards, and public reporting; DLNR, DAGS, and several advocacy groups testified, with strong public support and concerns about towing practices and ADA compliance. HB 2415, which would appropriate funds for crosswalks near school properties, drew support from DOT, DOE, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and the committee discussed how counties would request projects and how funding would be allocated. Finally, HB 2451, which would move Hawaii toward fare-free public transit beginning in 2027 and create a dedicated funding source through a petroleum tax increase, received broad support from DOT, the Energy Office, public health and advocacy groups, and many individuals; DOE testified that it currently uses about $2.1 million for student bus passes and that the program is tied to savings from inactive school bus routes.

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• Glad to report after it Senator McUade.
• Um reported to the floor of the Senate.
• amendment and the secretary will report amendment and the secretary will report the<00:48:08.400
• The secretary will report the A38.
• The secretary will report the A56.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And, according to news reports, it's working across these states.
• At least 21% of the people in our state report food insecurity.
• Again, we invite you to read our Buyers on Mask report.
• the report.
• be included in the report.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• There being none, the journal committee report has been adopted.
• Reports<00:12:18.000> from<00:12:18.240> standing<00:12:18.639> committees.
• President, we got a standing committee report or a message from the House. What do we have?
• <01:05:49.680> President >> Standing committee report. Mr.
• > to<01:06:39.039> the Respectfully report same back to the Respectfully report same back

Keywords: 916, all

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• Read the report.
• The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
• A copy of the report is available in the session organizer, and, Mr.
• The crime of failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters is a third-degree felony,
• for the purposes of their annual court report.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of introductions recognizing guests, visiting groups, and special honorees in the galleries. The chamber then took up committee and executive appointment business, adopting a report confirming 42 gubernatorial appointments by a vote of 36-0. The Senate next considered a long special-order calendar of bills, most of them passing with little or no opposition. Measures included public-records sunset reviews and trade secret/cybersecurity exemptions; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; commercial driving school oversight; human trafficking training for nurses; a new injunction for protection against serious violence and its related public-records exemption; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove protection; a chiropractic trust-funds cap repeal; specialty license plates; a waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill with multiple agriculture, biosolids, and enforcement provisions; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety reporting procedures for public postsecondary institutions; and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary critical-need practice certificates, and domestic animals. The floor debate featured the most discussion on the farm bill, the HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill, the autism law-enforcement bill, and the school athletics bill. The HCSM bill drew extended debate over whether licensed insurance agents should be allowed to market faith-based health care sharing ministries, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free speech, and religious liberty, and opponents warning about unregulated products and commissions; it passed 32-5. The athletics bill, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater/Miami Northwestern situation, would let coaches provide good-faith support to student-athletes while requiring reporting and FHSAA oversight; it passed 38-0. Most other measures passed overwhelmingly, including the autism bill 38-0, the campus safety bill 37-0, the public school patriotic displays bill 36-2, and the farm bill 38-0 after amendments addressing Everglades lands and biosolids timing were adopted.

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• <00:09:15.760> of of business which is reports of of business which is reports of committees
• to adopt committee reports. Mr. to adopt committee reports. Mr.
• reports, all in favor say I. reports, all in favor say I.
• secretary will report the A1 amendment. secretary will report the A1 amendment.
• more to report. Senator Johnson votes I. more to report. Senator Johnson votes I.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We got about 1,490 to respond, so a pretty robust reporting response. 328 LEAs reported partnership with
• Thank you all for your reports.
• Thank you all for your reports.
• Only 36% of Californians report having adequate access to dental services.
• Only 36% of Californians report having adequate access to dental services.

Keywords: 988, house, all