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• Thank you so much, Chair Leibling and Chair Scott.
• Thank you so much, Chair Liebling and Co-Chair Scott.
• Representative Scott, thank you, Chair Liebling, and thanks for this bill.
• I think Chair Scott could answer.
• Representative Scott, um, thank you, Madam Chair.

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

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• Thank you, Representative Scott. All those in favor did say aye.
• Oh, I'm sorry, Representative<00:13:06.280> Scott.
• I didn't mean to Representative Scott.
• <00:13:20.480> All Thank you, Representative Scott. All Thank you, Representative Scott.
• Representative Scott. Thank you, Mr.

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• So, is there any Scott.
• Representative Scott, please say I. I. Representative Scott, please say I. I.
• Thank you, Chair Scott. Uh Corrections. Thank you, Chair Scott.
• Chair Scott.
• Um Chair Scott. you. Um Chair Scott.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee met late on Friday evening to discuss the Public Safety and Judiciary budget agreement, beginning with a brief exchange among members about concerns that the executive branch had been delaying the committee’s work by waiting to approve legislative decisions. Members emphasized that the legislature should retain its independence while still allowing normal collaboration with the governor’s office. The committee then moved through several outstanding policy items and adopted them without opposition, including the A38 amendment addressing data-sharing concerns involving disability-related information, a study of firefighting services by the state fire marshal, and an A46 amendment governing access to unredacted portable recording system data in collision investigations, with guardrails on disclosure and use. The committee next reviewed the spreadsheet and budget targets. Fiscal staff explained the judiciary side of the agreement, including funding for court operating costs, a one-time Justice Partner Access Program appropriation, forensic exam rate increases, guardian ad litem funding, public defense, human rights, the competency attainment board, the cannabis expungement board, and fee increases for civil filings and motions. On the public safety side, staff described the target as well as the discretionary items funded, including nonprofit security grants, BCA staffing changes, fire marshal initiatives, a 10-year arson statute of limitations, prosecutor training grants, legal representation for children, E911 funding for critical infrastructure, Philando Castile Training Fund support, corrections-related savings from the Stillwater phased closure and sentence-to-serve elimination, a mandatory minimums task force, a victims of crime account transfer, a decommissioning study, in-service use-of-force training, and extensions of several expiring appropriations. The committee also noted a correction to a spreadsheet label related to the Stillwater closure item. After the spreadsheet walkthrough, the committee took testimony from Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and State Court Administrator Jeff Shorban on behalf of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Hudson thanked the committee for its work and said the agreement covers some unavoidable costs, including insurance, lease expenses, forensic examiner pay, and the new access system, but argued it does not adequately address the judiciary’s most urgent problem: staffing and judicial compensation. She said court employees are leaving for better-paying jobs, judicial salaries are frozen for two years, and applicant pools for judgeships have declined, especially in greater Minnesota. She also said the judicial branch was not meaningfully consulted on the budget target and urged lawmakers to recognize the courts as a constitutional obligation rather than a discretionary program.

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• Chair Scott. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes.
• Chair Scott. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair, Chair Scott.
• Chair, Chair Scott. U, thank you, Mr. Chair, Chair Scott. U, thank you, Mr.<00:21:23.520> Chair.
• Uh, Chair Scott, who wants to All right.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• First, I want to name is Scott Cron.
• Scott Cron: At the present, I don't think we have the capabilities.
• Scott Cron: It's been a very challenging time.
• Scott Cron: Thank you. You see it happening in every industry.
• Scott Cron: Thank you. You see it happening in every industry.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held a confirmation hearing on a long list of nominees to state boards and commissions. Early nominees included David Padilla to the State Boxing Commission, Steven Pine to the Board of Dentistry, Deborah McMmen to the Board of Acupuncture, Tiffany Lyn Hmel and Gabriel Aay to the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Nathan Eslin to the Cable Advisory Committee, John Takitani and Tony Lao to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, John Arbles to the State Board of Public Accountancy, and later nominees to the Board of Psychology, Board of Pharmacy, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Board of Chiropractic, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Private Detectives and Guards, and the Real Estate Commission. Most nominations were for terms expiring in 2027, 2028, or 2029, with one Real Estate Commission term expiring in 2026. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. DCCA and the relevant boards or commissions generally stood on written testimony supporting each nominee, and many individual supporters also testified, including professional associations, industry representatives, and community members. Several nominees briefly addressed the committee, expressing appreciation and interest in continuing or beginning service. The committee asked a few questions on some nominations, especially about the Real Estate Commission and the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, where members discussed condominium-related complaints, association practices, and whether the board could do more to assist security personnel; the nominee said staffing and authority limits constrained additional training or oversight. For the Real Estate Commission, members also asked about broader housing and market conditions, and the nominee said inventory shortages and housing supply issues remained a major concern. No opposition testimony or contentious votes were described in the transcript. The chair repeatedly asked whether there were questions or additional testimony, and after each nominee the committee generally moved on without objection. The hearing was focused on receiving testimony and evaluating the nominees for later confirmation rather than taking final action during the meeting.

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• David Scott, the whole number of the House is 430.
• Scott he was a wonderful that I knew Mr. Scott he was a wonderful man<02:17:02.319> too.
• David Scott.
• express my condolences to the Scott express my condolences to the Scott family<03:04:20.160>
• Speaker, Congressman David Scott. Uh Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• . >> Thank you, Chair Scott.
• For the record, >> Thank you, Chair Scott.
• >> Thank you, Chair Scott.
• >> Thank you, Chair Scott.
• Thank you, Chair Scott.

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• from Scott. >> Thank you, Mr.
• Senator from Scott adopted.
• 133 was born, you could say, in Scott 133 was born, you could say, in Scott County,<00:16:58.400
• I was having a meeting uh with our Scott I was having a meeting uh with our Scott County<00:17:05.800
• Senator from<00:57:16.720> Scott. from Scott. from Scott.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Vice Chair Scott to call up our next panel.
• Vice Chair Scott will call up our testifier.
• And Vice Chair Scott will call up our testifier.
• Vice Chair Scott.
• We have an update from ESD by Chair Scott.

Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.

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• And there's one more, sorry, uh, chair call Scott Norman, Scott Norman.
• All right, Scott, we'll move on over to you.
• My name is Scott Norman. I'm the CEO of the Texas Association of Builders.
• Scott, do you want to comment?
• Senator, we think Scott Norman, I appreciate the question.

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• <00:04:44.720> um Representative Scott. Thank you, Mr. um Representative Scott.
• Scott offers the following amendment. Scott offers the following amendment.
• Scott, who will explain the amendment. Scott, who will explain the amendment.
• Speaker, Representative Scott Mr.
• I recognize the member from Scott. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Scott.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Scott, thank you for joining us today. Members, John Scott of Glenrose.
• Scott has served as the Director of School Safety and Security within the Texas Education Agency.
• Scott served as special agent and the vice president.
• Thank you, Director Scott.
• Director Scott, you've got two minutes to tell us a little bit about you.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Larry Scott, State Senate District 42, southeast corner of the state.
• Yes, Senator Larry Scott.
• Let's start over here, Senator Scott. Let's see how far we can get by 11:15.
• So, Senator Scott. Madam Chair. This is a very big deal.
• Madam Chair, Senator Scott, members of the committee.

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• Senator Scott.
• Senator<00:17:27.600> Scott. Senator Scott. Mr.
• >> Scott >> Scott >> Scott >> Steinmets. >> Steinmets.
• >> I<01:40:16.239> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> No.
• >> I<01:44:33.760> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.

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• Senator from Scott. What purpose do you wish to be recognized?
• What purpose you >> Senator from Scott.
• from Scott from Scott and<00:34:27.520> it<00:34:27.839> was<00:34:28.000> the<
• Which one of them was the former Senator from Scott? Didn't hear from the executive branch.
• Which one of them was the former Senator from Scott? Didn't hear from the executive branch.

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Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.

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• Scott Jenkins, Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program, waiving in support.
• Scott Jenkins again, Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program, speaking for...
• My name is Scott Jenkins. I represent Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program.
• My name is Scott Jenkins. I represent Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program.
• You're no Scott Dick. I'm just saying. Oh, I appreciate that.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure. The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns. Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.

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• I'm Scott Campbell, and I'm here to testify on HB 3680.
• I will point out that there's one question for you, Scott.
• Thank you, Scott. Trying to get a little laugh out of the audience this morning.
• Thank you, Scott, for your testimony.
• All right, Scott, please state your name and whom you represent.

Bills: HB103

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• Scott, for holding today's hearing.
• Good afternoon, Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.
• Thank you, Chairman Scott. I want to introduce Rebecca Fetterman. Ms.
• Everyone, like you, Chairman Scott, has been a hero on this issue.
• Chairman Scott, there can be zero tolerance for anti-Semitism.

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• The committee then moved on to testimony, starting with Commissioner Jody Brennan from Scott County.
• She said Scott County has transportation sales tax projects underway that residents voted for and are
• County Board and Shakopee on the Scott County Board and and<00:18:48.880> I<00:18:48.960>
• Um Scott<00:19:13.480> County<00:19:13.840> has<00:19:14.040> transportation<00:
• 19:14.760> sales Scott County has transportation sales Scott County has transportation sales tax

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• <00:53:25.720> uh question okay representative Scott uh question okay representative Scott
• Representative Scott said she does not have the provision but can send it to the witness.
• Representative Scott, thank you. I'm just wondering what the value is in making this universal.
• Representative Scott, thank you. I'm just wondering what the value is in making this universal.
• Thank you, Representative Scott, that could be something that we could continue to talk about.

Keywords: 1183, house