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• Importantly, local control is fully preserved.
• We don't believe it maintains local control.
• Thank you. local control. We don't believe it maintains local control.
• It also creates... ...to be able to have control over that.
• That just takes a wrecking ball to local control.

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

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• Um, the governmental entity.
• So I want you to know that there entity.
• It's the government entity is liable for damages.
• Thank you for your testimony. >> Madam Chairman, do you want to take control of the ship?
• control of the ship? control of the ship?

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• to surgery, whatever the case may be, where they may be needing to make or considering making a controlled
• So if they can prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
• If I know, before I prescribe any controlled medication, I check the PDMP.
• But for continuing care, if the patient is not on a controlled medication, you don't have any reason
• I can prescribe controlled substance. I don't very often. I don't do behavioral health exclusively.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:43:48.800> and systems that we do not control and systems that we do not control and cannot
• control of county agencies. control of county agencies.
• And as a responsible entity, they waste.
• don't have any control over this. don't have any control over this.
• and into control.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, in New York, advanced power flow control added 185 megawatts of transmission capacity, enough to
• Our core product is an advanced power flow controller, a semiconductor-based device that can be used
• over ordinances or any control for the most part.
• The only way that they actually can have control is if they do, uh, offer an abatement to that company
• Bandera Electric strongly supports this effort to protect our members and preserve local control while

Bills: HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• Obviously none of us in this room control that.
• That's a function of room control that.
• was one of the financial controls that was one of the financial controls that uh<01:27:46.719>
• Paul, and, you know, with giving some control back to St.
• you know with uh giving some control you know with uh giving some control back<01:31:56.639>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:14:41.800> often<00:14:42.079> the of the Department's control often the of the
• Department's control often the Department's<00:14:42.800> comments<00:14:43.279> results
• <00:15:12.959> the since that is within our control the since that is within our control the
• outcomes but the department controls outcomes but the department controls only<00:16:53.160>
• devices for streets and traffic control devices for streets and and<00:43:51.079> highways<00

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , what is the training that... ...across these different investigative entities: what is the training
• folks have other things that they'd like to have, if we're kind of crosswalking these different entities
• I think is different across those different entities, and it might be helpful to just have a chart, a
• Acknowledging some uncertainty in the absence of controlling case law, the opinion concludes that the
• So we did get fairly good participation: 96 entities, 64 districts, 22 charter schools, and 10 ESDs.

Keywords: 907, all

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• So do they give money to other entities besides you then? Hypothetically, they could.
• There haven't been entities that have gone up for those funding.
• The issue is that particular funding is very heavily weighted toward the rural entities.
• It is a huge help to those entities that really need that money. We don't want to touch that.
• We're up against police, fire, flood control, and, you know, name it, we're...

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee met to review fixed-route transit systems and related funding needs. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the committee heard presentations from Cities Area Transit in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, Bisman Transit in Bismarck-Mandan, and MATBUS/Fargo, along with comments from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy. The transit agencies described their routes, paratransit services, ridership trends, fare structures, fleet replacement needs, and rising operating costs, emphasizing that transit supports access to work, school, medical care, and other essential services. Testimony also noted that ridership fell during the pandemic and has been recovering, while vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Grand Forks transit reported 17 routes, a recent fare increase, and operating costs that exceed fare revenue, with paratransit service extending beyond the federal minimum service area. Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions, local mill levies, sales tax support, and federal grant structure, and said it is seeking more stable funding and flexibility beyond paratransit-only support. Minot’s transit superintendent explained the state’s existing transit aid formula, the use of refurbished buses, and the challenges of driver recruitment and electric bus infrastructure. Fargo asked for additional state support for fixed-route urban transit. Committee members discussed whether ride-share services could replace transit, the cost per trip, local match requirements, and whether a separate state funding source should be recommended for the four urban fixed-route systems. The subcommittee ultimately approved a motion to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of its activities for inclusion in the full Government Finance Committee report, and members indicated they would seek more detailed funding figures from the transit agencies before making any specific recommendation.

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• . entities. entities.
• So it's not that my contract work is solely dedicated to one source or one entity.
• So it's not that my contract work is solely dedicated to one source or one entity. >> I understand.
• So it's not that my contract work is solely dedicated to one source or one entity. >> I understand.
• So, basically, we're moving it back to where the Department has independent control over its funds and

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:36 HB 732 Discussion: 02:00 HB 732 Vote: 20:55 SB 343 Discussion: 23:39 SB 343 Vote: 28:54 SB 129 Discussion: 30:30 SB 129 Vote: 32:27, 958, all

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• for homeowners from unintended tax consequences of zoning decisions are outside of the homeowners' control
• The solution to that in this piece of legislation is now that there, once... ...once an entity receives
• Another problem: we currently have no definitions on encumbrance requirements, meaning that once an entity
• They now have a technical assistance program for small entities.
• Madam Chair and Representative, so this does not in any way want to harm the ability for those entities

Keywords: 996, all

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• you expand out the Texas military forces, which includes the Texas State Guard, which is a state entity
• implement this program, and what's the purpose of this program is to collaborate with those other entities
• So we work with every entity, every state agency, we work with the Texas Military Department, we work
• Lopez, uh, there is to answer the question, bottom line upfront, that there is no oversight of any entities
• There are other entities out there, private businesses, for profit.

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• There's no option to control how the community operates. And that has not been my experience.
• <02:41:05.840> And<02:41:06.000> so like any other corporate entity.
• And so like any other corporate entity.
• <02:41:25.280> And control how the community operates.
• And control how the community operates.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They are federally designated, federally recognized, eligible entities that have a tripartite board.
• So it's federal money overseen by the state and controlled, administered, and dictated by local democratic

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• Moving on to item E, which is a review of reports from occupational authorization entities, the Arkansas
• Department of Health Radiation Control Section.

Summary: The committee met and first recognized a visiting student cohort from Arkansas State University’s Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences program. It then suspended the rules and approved a supplemental report, which was reviewed without objection. Members reviewed the Arkansas Fire Protection and Licensing Board’s occupational report. Department of Labor and Licensing counsel Lacey Kirchner answered questions and confirmed there were no fee increases. The report was then accepted as reviewed. The committee next heard from the Arkansas Department of Health’s Radiation Control Section. Officials Craig Smith, Charles Thompson, and Shane David explained the radiologic technologist licensing program, including full and limited-scope licensure, unchanged fees since 1999, and a current deficit covered through cost allocation from other programs. They also noted compliance with automatic licensure provisions for service members and said apprenticeship provisions already exist in the rules if such programs become available. The report was accepted as reviewed. Finally, the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy presented its report. Staff described the board’s structure, licensing and complaint functions, compact participation, and growth in licensees. Members asked about the board’s $200,000 scholarship program, which provides awards to 10 recipients per year, and about low fees and a $1.1 million balance. Officials said recent fee reductions and the scholarship program are intended to return funds to licensees. The report was also accepted as reviewed, and the committee moved to other business.

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• Moving on to item E, which is a review of reports from occupational authorization entities, the Arkansas
• Department of Health Radiation Control Section.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities
• responsibilities and to collaborate with the world to address the challenges of humanitarian aid and disease control

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• Let's see, we have Louisiana, August 1, 2025; it is now a Schedule 1 controlled substance list.
• Florida, August 13, 2025, now a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
• Whether this will create black market, I don't know if we could control that.
• All we're trying to do is control The fact that there is -- you're taking a legal substance, kratom,
• That's a separate entity funded in the state budget at $6.2 $62.8 million for the purpose of providing

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.

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• <00:21:50.640> and<00:21:50.799> who<00:21:50.880> the<00:21:51.039> entities
• senior indenture and who the entities senior indenture and who the entities are<00:21:51.520>
• And I think you can take control of yours.
• Courts have been very skeptical of laws that control what an expressive tool may generate, of laws that
• <00:42:58.800> what<00:42:59.359> an skeptical of laws that control what an skeptical

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KentuckyWired Communications Network Authority 00:01:20 Artificial Intelligence and Free Expression 00:38:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee questioned KCNA officials about the Kentucky Wired network refresh, focusing on whether the equipment truly needed replacement now and what the vendor end-of-support dates were for the network’s layer 1, 2, and 3 equipment. Senators and representatives pressed for invoices, purchase orders, and vendor documentation, and KCNA staff explained that end-of-support dates vary by specific model and component, not just by broad product family. KCNA agreed to provide a detailed list of components, part numbers, and support dates, and acknowledged that some requested documentation had not yet been produced. A major point of discussion was the timing of the system refresh. KCNA said the 10-year refresh schedule comes from the project agreement, specifically Schedule 19, Section 2.1B, which requires the first system refresh to be completed by September 3, 2026. Committee members argued the network equipment appears to remain in service life for at least the next two years and questioned why an upgrade would be needed immediately. KCNA responded that failing to complete the refresh could excuse the service provider from contractual obligations and could constitute a material breach or default under the project and bond documents. Members also asked about network capacity and the impact on schools and state users. KCNA said it would need to check with Quark for an exact utilization figure, while the chair cited prior testimony that schools account for about 80% of traffic and KCNA about 20%. The committee raised concerns about schools not connected to the network and the effect of KCNA’s actions on continuity of service, while KCNA disputed that K-12 service had been put at risk. KCNA also explained the contract and payment structure: the Commonwealth’s project agreement runs through Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation/Quark, with KEDA-issued bonds and funds flowing through Quark in a waterfall structure. The meeting ended with KCNA agreeing to request underlying vendor invoices from Quark, provide the requested contract documents, and supply information on the status of the wholesaler replacement procurement and related litigation. No formal vote was taken.

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• The capital project scoring committee included 10 scores from key executive branch entities.
• included 10 scores from key executive included 10 scores from key executive branch<00:04:59.600> entities
• <00:05:00.800> The<00:05:01.120> commonwealth branch entities.
• The commonwealth branch entities.
• <00:42:44.400> and replacement of all access control and replacement of all access control

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:01:10 Welcome New Members 00:01:26 Information Items 00:01:49 COT Special Report 00:02:38 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:07:41 A. Department of Military Affairs 00:08:07 B. Department of Veterans’ Affairs 00:20:34 C. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority 00:25:54 D. Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 00:35:05 E. Transportation Cabinet 00:55:53, 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the May 21 minutes, and welcomed a new executive branch member, Secretary Keith Jackson of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The board also received two informational items: agency responses to prior questions and amendments made to capital plans after the last meeting. It then heard the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s report on executive branch IT capital project scoring, which reviewed 16 IT requests totaling about $330.5 million. COOT said projects were ranked through an independent panel using standardized criteria focused on feasibility, statewide alignment, readiness, impact, and risk; the CIO recommended moving an enterprise application and artificial intelligence inventory system from rank 11 to rank 4 because of its enterprise-wide impact and connection to Senate Bill 4. The Department of Military Affairs presented its capital plan, describing 43 million in projects for the current period and 13 projects totaling $65 million for 2026–2028, with most funding coming from federal sources and restricted agency funds and no general fund request in the latter period. Its projects included maintenance pool adjustments, a statewide Army master plan, the Somerset readiness center, Shelbyville and Ashland armories, a future home for the Kentucky Army National Guard band, and other facility upgrades. Members asked about the Somerset project’s cost growth and federal delay; the department said the project remains in conceptual design, is awaiting federal MILCON action, and would require a state match of about $9.8 million against $29.6 million federal funding if it is approved. Members also asked about staffing levels, and the department said state employee and Title 32 numbers have been relatively steady, while technician positions have declined. The Department of Veterans Affairs outlined seven projects for 2026–2028, led by a Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC replacement that needs an estimated additional $16 million to finish phase two after phase one was already funded. Other requests included a maintenance pool increase, renovations and exterior upgrades at Eastern and Western Kentucky veterans facilities, a cooling tower replacement at Thompson Hood, and parking lot and lighting improvements. The department said some projects were already in the six-year plan and that the Radcliff phase two could be bid in June 2026 if funded. Members confirmed that a columbarium wall project at Grayson is federally funded. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented its six-year capital plan, citing more than $3 billion in loan commitments since 1988 and over $5 billion in supported infrastructure projects. KIA requested $298.439 million in the first biennium, including $27.742 million in state match for federal clean water and drinking water revolving funds, $25 million for its state Infrastructure Revolving Fund, $185.697 million in federal capitalization grants, and $30 million in leverage bond authorization for each year of the two federally assisted loan programs. Members asked about drinking-water quality, and KIA said that function is handled by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water, not KIA. KIA also said its loan rates currently range from 0.5% to 2.25%, averaging just under 1%, and that its revolving loan programs have had no defaults. The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet began its presentation at the end of the transcript, with staff identifying themselves, but no project details or board action from that presentation were included in the excerpt.