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• relating<00:09:36.320> to Final reading of Senate Bill 544, House Draft 1, relating to sentencing

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• I believe that our sentence, as it were, does just that in describing the practice of the Governor's

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee reviewed several agency rules and objections under Chapter 120. First, the committee revisited prior objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules containing sunset provisions. AHCA’s general counsel said the agency amended 26 of the objected rules but declined to amend five others, arguing sunset provisions are lawful, are not themselves rules, and were consistent with a 2019 gubernatorial directive. Committee members questioned that position, especially for licensing and certificate-of-need rules, and urged the agency to consider legislative changes; no formal action was taken on that item during the discussion. The committee then considered an objection to Department of Management Services Rule 60G-1.001 defining the Governor’s Mansion grounds. Committee staff argued the rule is vague and improperly refers to future land acquisitions without updating the rule since 1998. DMS defended the rule as a general definition tied to publicly recorded property and a master lease, but said it would not object if the Legislature chose to codify the definition in statute. After discussion, the committee voted to file the objection. Members also received informational updates from the Department of Environmental Protection on the Solaris state lands inventory system, and from the Florida Gaming Control Commission on its response to the Tampa Bay Downs unadopted-rule litigation, in which the commission said it has stopped relying on the prior tax interpretation and will not promulgate a rule on that issue. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation said it would remove an unsupported cigar wholesale dealer permit reference, repeal an obsolete excise-tax deduction rule, and amend penalty guidelines and an affirmation in its alcohol, beverage, and tobacco rules. Finally, the Division of Administrative Hearings’ interim director discussed case-processing times, possible changes to ALJ status, and whether the Florida Rules of Evidence should apply in administrative proceedings, emphasizing the need to weigh costs, independence, and impacts on pro se litigants. The chair noted this was likely the committee’s final meeting of the year.

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• on State Affairs, HB 3779 by Labach relating to the imposition of concurrent constructive student sentences

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• to the Committee on Higher Education HB 979 by Kane relating to the determination of a resident sentence

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• to the committee on higher education, HB 979 by Kane. relating to the termination of a resident sentence

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• , Stan, who can be On winded nose, I will gavel you and stop you at two minutes; not finish your sentence

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• requirements to commit assault against certain public servants and medical care providers and clarifying sentencing
• We are changing the ands in that sentence on line 13 to be ors to provide a little bit more flexibility
• Um and we are changing the ands in<00:57:19.320> that<00:57:19.560> sentence<00:57:20.040
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• on line 13 to be ors to in that sentence on line 13 to be ors to provide<00:57:22.560> a<00:57

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Summary: The House convened with 58 members present and seven excused, establishing a quorum, and approved the April 15, 2026 journal as corrected. The chamber then moved through announcements recognizing visiting railroad workers, LIUNA Local 720, Colorado West Christian Schools, Religious Freedom Day, and several school and community groups, along with birthday acknowledgments and committee schedule notices. The House also adopted a motion to remove House Bill 1245 from special orders and returned it to the general orders second reading calendar, and set House Bills 1290, 1312, and 1321 as special orders. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 18, recognizing Nowruz and expressing support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the Women, Life, Freedom movement. Supporters described Nowruz as a holiday of renewal and resilience and tied the resolution to solidarity with Iranian communities. Representative Zokaie also spoke at length about the personal impact of war on Iranian families and urged a vote. The resolution passed 59-2 with four excused. The chamber then considered several bills in committee report. House Bill 1290, concerning assault and clarifying sentencing, was amended in Judiciary to remove the medical professional provision and passed after testimony emphasizing strangulation as a serious warning sign in domestic violence cases; it then passed the House. House Bill 1312, dealing with peace officer participation, POST Board composition, academy training, and related grants, was amended for clarity and passed the Judiciary report and then the bill. House Bill 1321, modifying the School Security Disbursement Program, had the Education Committee report defeated, but amendments were adopted to broaden eligible service providers and adjust funding language; the bill then passed as amended.

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• That sentence was struck at the request of the Department of Administration.
• I'll let you finish your thought there, but your time's up. >> Last sentence. Thank you.
• >> Last<01:11:23.360> sentence.<01:11:23.840> Thank<01:11:24.080> you.
• <01:11:24.719> Uh,<01:11:25.040> and >> Last sentence. Thank you.
• Uh, and >> Last sentence. Thank you.

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• to pause and try to clarify the differences between these concepts and how to find each one in a sentence
• to pause and try to clarify the differences between these concepts and how to find each one in a sentence
• each<00:54:58.400> one<00:54:58.559> in<00:54:58.680> a<00:54:58.839> sentence
• how to find each one in a sentence how to find each one in a sentence before<00:54:59.680> giving

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• So it would read that sentence would then read: if an elector whose registration record is marked inactive
• And then, ironically, the next sentence says nothing in this section allows electors' registration record
• And then, ironically, the next sentence says nothing in this section allows electors' registration record
• And then, ironically, the next sentence says nothing in this section allows electors' registration record
• After a throat clear, another speaker began to respond, but the transcript cuts off mid-sentence. it's

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• The 82-page audit was released in April 2024, concluding with this sentence: “Worst of all, children
• The first sentence in this bill states that the legislature finds that homeschooling is a valid and beneficial
• The first sentence in this bill states that the legislature finds that homeschooling is a valid and beneficial
• The first sentence in this bill states that the legislature finds that homeschooling is a valid and beneficial
• The first sentence in this bill states that the legislature finds that homeschooling is a valid and beneficial

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Summary: The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities. The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact. The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.

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• people<01:51:56.679> and<01:51:56.840> the<01:51:57.079> last<01:51:57.360> sentence
• <01:51:57.760> of<01:51:57.920> article people and the last sentence of article people
• and the last sentence of article 101<01:51:58.880> in<01:51:59.119> part<01:51:59.360>
• that<02:45:29.399> it<02:45:29.520> was<02:45:29.800> one<02:45:30.160> sentence
• /c><02:45:30.760> in<02:45:30.960> 1784<02:45:31.960> today That it was one sentence

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• and I'll say I think reasonable minds can differ on some of those points, but I won't get into the splitting
• and I'll say I think reasonable minds can differ on some of those points, but I won't get into the splitting
• yes you can use licensed clinicians but they have to be operating within scope of practice. the splitting

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Summary: The commission to study special education costs under SB 57 met for its second meeting, with members introducing themselves and reviewing background materials on New Hampshire special education identification rates, NAEP results, and a Wall Street Journal article about the rise in autism diagnoses. The chair explained that the commission is examining special education aid formulas, including how New Hampshire’s current catastrophic aid threshold works and how changes to that threshold might affect school districts, but noted that the needed data on how many students would shift into the aid system at lower thresholds is not yet available. The main testimony came from Henry Litman of HHS on Medicaid reimbursement in schools. He explained that school-based Medicaid funding is tied to health-related services, not all special education services, and that federal rules are changing in state fiscal year 2027. Under the new approach, schools will move away from an in-kind methodology to a certified public expenditure model that may also allow recovery of some overhead costs, such as support staff time. He said the state won a federal grant to help build the new system, hired a vendor, and is setting up training and a help center for districts. Members asked about why Medicaid claims have declined and whether districts are leaving money on the table. Litman said claims are down about 25% from pre-pandemic levels, with declines tied to federal and state rule changes, documentation requirements, provider qualification rules, and the end of temporary pandemic flexibilities. He said some districts adapted better than others depending on local medical-provider access and administrative capacity. He also said the new federal legislation does not directly affect schools, while New Hampshire’s return to pre-pandemic eligibility rules has reduced enrollment somewhat. No votes were taken, and the discussion ended with agreement that the commission needs better data to determine how much special education spending is truly Medicaid-eligible and whether additional legislation is needed.

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• 00:19:33.640> at land and creating opportunities is at land and creating opportunities is at Split
• 34.679> Lighthouse<00:19:35.200> State<00:19:35.480> Park<00:19:36.200> our Split
• Rock Lighthouse State Park our Split Rock Lighthouse State Park our ship<00:19:36.799> Rock<00

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• Fargo, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Brooklyn Park, Duluth, and New Hope—um, and so the funding will be split
• Fargo, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Brooklyn Park, Duluth, and New Hope—um, and so the funding will be split
• Fargo, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Brooklyn Park, Duluth, and New Hope—um, and so the funding will be split

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• It's an extremely lengthy amendment, but really it boils down to two sentences.
• And then the second sentence: "Within 30 days after receiving notice that the state has withdrawn from
• <02:13:31.560> All it it boils down to two sentences.
• All it it boils down to two sentences. All right. right. right.
• > "Within<02:13:57.040> 30 then the second sentence, "Within 30 then the second sentence

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 2, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation by Reverend J.C. Austin of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, and journalized the prayer. Members also introduced several guests and interns, including a shadow from the 45th District, a Legislative Black Caucus fellow, a ninth-grade author from Annapolis High School, a World Autism Acceptance Day group in the gallery, and a student shadowing the Senator from District 30. The chamber then moved to House bills on second reading and Senate bills on third reading. The Senate adopted favorable committee reports and passed several House bills without objection, including measures extending the Maryland Horse Industry Board sunset, requiring housing counseling information for certain first-time homebuyers, expanding the educator expense tax subtraction to full-time pre-K teachers, increasing funding for the State Library Resource Center, extending agricultural use assessment eligibility for community solar projects, allowing the Seat Pleasant Police Department to join the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System, authorizing changes to a tax sale legacy protection program, and granting special taxing authority for the Village of Drummond. The chamber also adopted seven amendments to Senate Bill 1007 on state debt authorizations and ordered it printed for third reading. On final passage, Senate Bill 956 on Maryland Transportation Authority video toll collections passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 841, a major energy affordability and utility reform bill, with two committee amendments adopted. The bill was described as providing short-, medium-, and long-term rate relief, including changes to EmPOWER Maryland, utility cost recovery, data center tariffs, net metering, solar policy, transmission planning, battery storage, nuclear incentives, and low-income assistance. Debate began on the amended report, and a motion to lay the bill over was withdrawn while members discussed waiting on additional amendments.

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• the default rate that you mentioned that you're getting when you're net metering and that you're splitting
• you're net metering um and<02:23:25.120> that<02:23:25.240> you're<02:23:25.359> splitting
• c><02:23:25.840> that<02:23:26.160> with<02:23:26.319> your and that you're splitting
• that with your and that you're splitting that with your you<02:23:26.760> know<02:23:27.359><

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• Or maybe just a couple sentences.
• And many of our inmates who are sentenced for long sentences find themselves on the East Coast and Arizona
• And many of our inmates who are sentenced for long sentences find themselves on the East Coast and Arizona
• And many of our inmates who are sentenced for long sentences find themselves on the East Coast and Arizona

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• I will also tell you that we will negotiate a reduced sentence more often than not if someone takes the
• learned, this person has learned not going to commit this offense again, we can then reduce that sentence
• I will also tell you that we will negotiate a reduced sentence more often than not if someone takes the
• more often than not if reduced sentence more often than not if someone<05:08:56.040> takes<05
• again we can then reduce that sentence again we can then reduce that sentence when<05:09:21.280>

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• So if we have staff turnover or an additional staff member that splits the alphabet, they can see the
• additional staff staff turnover or an additional staff member<00:21:13.679> that<00:21:13.919> splits
• /c><00:21:14.240> the<00:21:14.400> alphabet,<00:21:15.120> they member that splits
• the alphabet, they member that splits the alphabet, they can<00:21:15.440> see<00:21:15.600><

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