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• There are the Internal Revenue Code.
• We adopted the Internal Revenue Code of 1987.
• Um, so we can control that a lot.
• Um, so we can control that a lot.
• Um, so we can control that a lot.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• The inventory must include a description of the program's key internal controls and safeguards against
• These are real anti-fraud controls, but it took me a fair amount of time to figure them out.
• GAO is the equivalent of an internal auditor, and as I'll tell you in just a minute, your internal auditors
• Every agency is required to have an internal control officer, and they're responsible for risk assessments
• We don't control the security. The adults do.

Summary: The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bills 631 and 5046. It then held public hearings on several measures. Senate Bill 6215 would require the state auditor to compile an inventory of audited state programs and an annual statewide high-risk list focused on fraud prevention; the sponsor said it would improve transparency, while the State Auditor’s office raised concerns about cost, scope, record retention limits, and the bill’s timeline. Senate Bill 6160 would eliminate or modify dozens of agency reporting requirements across state government; OFM and the sponsor described it as a government-efficiency measure, while some senators noted they wanted to preserve certain reports. Senate Bill 6313 would create a Capitol Centennial Stewardship Account to support repairs, remodeling, interpretive facilities, and public engagement at the Capitol ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2028. Senate Bill 6049 would exempt certain employee engagement survey responses and Healthy Youth Survey records from public disclosure; OFM, students, and other supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage honest participation, while the record showed substantial opposition sign-ins. Senate Bill 6164 would exempt information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions for digital experience platform services from disclosure; WOTEC and some media representatives supported it as a narrow privacy measure, while one coalition opposed it as overly broad. Senate Bill 5046 would designate November 22 as Kimchi Day, which the sponsor framed as a cultural recognition bill, with little opposition noted in testimony. In executive session, the committee considered Senate Bills 6035, 5853, and 5888. It adopted a proposed substitute for SB 6035, which concerns an electronic ballot portal and tribal voting access, and sent it to Rules. It also adopted a proposed substitute for SB 5853, which shifts administration of a statewide emergency notification system for elected officials from the Secretary of State to the Military Department, and sent it to Ways and Means. Finally, it passed SB 5888, which removes Senate confirmation for members of the Washington State Women’s Commission, and sent it to Rules. The committee then adjourned.

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• I also had some concerns about access and the ability to control, whether it be for scholarships, but
• I mean, we're talking about control and allowing the control for their information to be shared.
• What's happened with technology that gives the banks— ...the banks the control to reclaim it?
• Once it gets into international, it's far less effective.
• Use of AI, international scams. And the banks have to deal with that, too.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Southwest Florida International
• , Palm Beach International, Jacksonville International.
• This designates Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport.
• Trump International Airport.
• Trump International Airport, or rather President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Committee: House Commerce Committee

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• , the Cannabis Control Appeals Board, the Gambling Commission, ...the Department of Cannabis Control,
• Control.
• So we would hold the database internally.
• These programs, were they initially initiatives internally from the department or...
• I'm the director of the Department of Cannabis Control.

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• Nothing in Article 5 gives states any control over delegates to a convention, much less any authority
• But in the event that we get there outside of our control, should we not have a mechanism to punish a
• Additionally, the bill outlaws international organizations that fall under the provisions of the act.
• I don't want to put something else into statute that is another body that could grow out of control,
• They would have to use their internal rules unless we give them the authority.

Bills: HB2424 , HB2608 , HB2775 , HB2805 , HB2908

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services

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• The Osteopathic International Alliance, founded with support from the American Osteopathic Association
• Internal formula is a nutritional formula designed for people who can't consume food normally.
• Some people take internal formula to supplement their diet, and others rely almost entirely on these
• Blair Smith, Director of Technical and Quality Assurance at Clark Pest Control, excuse me.
• By expanding access to affordable,... ...medical care and animal control services.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.

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• House File 198 is the air traffic control tower for the Duluth International Airport.
• It controls the air traffic so there are no midair collisions.
• And that all comes from that tower and from the airport control.
• </c><00:31:42.880><c> combustion</c> are Equitable to uh internal combustion are Equitable to uh internal
• </c> costs for mobilization traffic control costs for mobilization traffic control getting<01:02:11.760

Bills: HF198 , HF269 , HF185 , HF303 , HF305 , HF189

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• , is controlled by, or is under common control with another legal entity.
• controller of credit. or denial by the controller of credit or lending services, housing, insurance,
• of the controller or affiliate of the controller or processor.
• that the controller is unable to authenticate the request. consumer that the controller is unable to
• Upon a reasonable request of the controller, make available to the controller all information in the

Bills: HB 14 , HJR 31 , HB 43 , HB 18 , HB 106 , HB 36 , HB 26 , HB 149 , HB 121 , HB 206 , HB 136 , HB 3114 , HB 2733 , HB 1732 , HB 3700 , HB 467 , HB 1130 , HB 1846 , HB 1442 , HB 1147 , HB 2176 , HB 2701 , HB 805 , HB 2890 , HB 1154 , HB 1644 , HB 2118 , HB 1718 , HB 2488 , HB 2596 , HB 1971 , HB 2468 , HB 484 , HB 2578 , HB 3204 , HB 1041 , HB 307 , HB 685 , HB 1710 , HB 538 , HB 2525 , HB 3125 , HB 2027 , HB 2894 , HB 3077 , HB 3684 , HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HJR 5 , HB 1330 , HB 2110 , HJR 2 , HJR 6 , HB 1587 , HB 14 , HJR 31 , HB 43 , HB 18 , HB 106 , HB 36 , HB 26 , HB 149 , HB 121 , HB 206 , HB 136 , HB 3114 , HB 2733 , HB 1732 , HB 3700 , HB 467 , HB 1130 , HB 1846 , HB 1442 , HB 1147 , HB 2176 , HB 2701 , HB 805 , HB 2890 , HB 1154 , HB 1644 , HB 2118 , HB 1718 , HB 2488 , HB 2596 , HB 1971 , HB 2468 , HB 484 , HB 2578 , HB 3204 , HB 1041 , HB 307 , HB 685 , HB 1710 , HB 538 , HB 2525 , HB 3125 , HB 2027 , HB 2894 , HB 3077 , HB 3684

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• The 726 Air Control Squadron is a tenant unit of the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base
• They are a mobile control and reporting center responsible for decentralized command and control of joint
• Range Squadron, an Idaho Air National Guard tenant unit assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, controls
• The range complex supports all branches of the U.S. military as well as our international partners.
• The range complex supports all branches of the U.S. military as well as our international partners, both

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

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• I believe the long-term impact of a restriction will be to open up opportunities in the pest control
• I believe the long-term impact of a restriction will be to open up opportunities in the pest control
• I believe the long-term impact of a restriction will be to open up opportunities in the pest control
• My name is Drew McCormick, and I represent Animal Defenders International.
• SGARs are engineered to kill by causing the victim to suffer from painful internal bleeding.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hearing on several late-file bills and home rule petitions, with testimony focused mainly on coastal access and wildlife management, rodenticide restrictions, and a local land-use request. Rep. Scarsdale testified for H.5113, which would name an accessible trail in Groton’s J. Harry Rich State Forest the Marion Stoddard River Walk in honor of the activist who helped restore the Nashua River. Groton Trails Committee chair Paul Fung also supported the bill, describing the trail, educational signs, and DCR’s involvement. Rep. Sweezey presented a package of Duxbury Beach bills—H.5141, H.5140, and H.5139—intended to align state shorebird protections more closely with federal standards, create parity in beach management tools, and require periodic review of outdated recreational-use guidelines; he said the bills were developed with local and agency input and aimed to balance conservation with beach access. A large portion of the hearing concerned local petitions to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and other pesticides. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Sierra Club, Animal Defenders International, wildlife rehabilitation groups, and residents from towns including Grafton, Billerica, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Eastham, and Truro argued that these poisons harm raptors and other non-target wildlife through secondary poisoning, persist in the environment, and are increasingly ineffective. Several speakers said local town meetings had approved the restrictions and urged favorable reports on the petitions. Opponents, including a representative of the New England Pest Management Association, argued that regulation should remain at the state level under MDAR to avoid a patchwork of local rules and noted that the agency was already reviewing rodenticide regulations. Committee members asked questions about agency consultation, the relationship between state and federal bird listings, and how local beach rules would work in practice. The committee also heard testimony on H.4700 and related local pesticide-reduction petitions for Eastham and Truro, with witnesses describing groundwater concerns, pesticide drift, and wildlife impacts. Finally, the committee took testimony on S.2961, a Dighton bill authorizing the use of a small portion of conservation land for public way purposes to replace the Pleasant Street Bridge and add pedestrian and bicycle accommodations; the witness said the affected area was limited and necessary for safety improvements. The hearing ended after testimony concluded, with the chair turning the gavel over and the committee adjourning.

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• So no matter how much they care about that threat is outside of their control, right?
• So no matter how much they care about that threat is outside of their control, right?
• So no matter how much they care about that threat is outside of their control, right?
• That was last May, the IEC, the International Electro-Technical Commission, which sets international
• standards, adopted 85 volts per kilometer as the international standard.

Bills: HB241 , HB267 , HB467 , HB673 , HB744 , HB798 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1212 , HB1230

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: financial records, consumer protection, banking law, disclosure, service of process, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, residential roof, coastal zone, fortified roof, building standards, construction code, insurance, hurricane resilience, safety, security cameras, abandoned property

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• So I'm representing the International Center for Law and Economics. We have undertaken...
• I'm representing the International Center for Law and Economics.
• What the international experience has been with cash and check?
• Can I add a comment about the international element? I’m sorry.
• There was a comment made about international payments, and I was just going to add a comment.

Summary: The Special Legislative Commission on the Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Business held a public hearing focused on credit card interchange fees, cashless transactions, chargebacks, fraud, and possible reforms affecting small businesses in Massachusetts. Chair Paul Feeney opened the meeting, outlined the commission’s charge, and noted that the hearing would hear from small business owners, industry representatives, and others on the effects of payment trends and proposed policy changes. Representative Sean Garballey testified first, arguing that universal card acceptance and the current interchange system are important to Massachusetts tourism and should not be disrupted ahead of a busy summer season. A large portion of the hearing featured independent restaurant owners and advocates, who said processing fees are especially burdensome because restaurants operate on very thin margins and are charged fees on sales tax and tips that are not retained as revenue. Testifiers including Jen Ziskin, Kristen Canty, Nancy Cushman, and Kerry Colzer described rising operating costs and gave examples of annual or monthly fee totals, urging relief from fees on tax and gratuity amounts. Ryan Lotz also asked for chargeback reforms, including refunding chargeback fees when merchants prevail, requiring consumers to contact businesses before disputing charges, proportional fees, and safeguards against repeat abuse. Several witnesses, including Dan Swanson, argued that states have authority to regulate aspects of the payment system and cited the Illinois litigation and federal court rulings as support for state action. Opposing testimony came from credit unions, banks, payment industry representatives, and policy groups, who warned that changing interchange rules could create compliance burdens, reduce rewards, raise account fees, and shift costs elsewhere. Witnesses such as Alex Vereen, Brad Popolado, Keely McEwen, David Montero, Hunter Hamburlin, and Luke Bondar emphasized fraud prevention, network security, consumer protections, and the need for a stable, uniform payment system. Some suggested alternatives such as vendor compensation, surcharging, instant payments, or QR pay code standards, while others argued that sales tax and tip amounts cannot easily be separated within current card-network architecture. The chairs said the commission is still exploring options, discussed possible state-level solutions, and announced plans for one more public hearing before moving toward recommendations and a report. The commission then voted to adjourn.

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• In 2016, poison control received 148 calls. In 2023, there were 840.
• Poison control calls have skyrocketed since the 2016 passage of Prop 64.
• I do want to touch on the poison control data because it was highlighted in the audit.
• But these are not the same as at-home access control.
• But these are not the same as at-home access control.

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• These costs have gotten out of control; they're out of control. There's been a 300% increase in...
• Out of control, so a 300% increase in two years is ridiculous. Mr.
• Coast chapter of the International Code Council.
• When we talk about building codes, they are produced by the International Code Council.
• So we have the International Building Code and the International Residential Code.

Bills: HB324 , HB252 , SB80 , HB241

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

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• Clint Kellan, Director of the Department of Cannabis Control.
• That means they've completed SQL, local control, all the other requirements they have.
• We have an internal review process, and those come to me.
• We have an internal review process, and those come to me.
• Matt Kremens here on behalf of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and procedural items. It unanimously approved three appointments not required to appear: Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. The committee also approved bill referrals, a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 (Health) to be heard past the policy deadline, and floor acknowledgments, all by 4-0 votes. The committee then heard testimony from Clint Kellam, nominee to lead the Department of Cannabis Control. Senators focused on illicit cannabis activity, consumer education, youth protection, labeling, and packaging that may be attractive to children. Kellam said the department’s goal is to shift consumption from illicit to legal sources, not increase use, and described efforts including the Real California Cannabis campaign, the SB 540 pamphlet, inspections, a package-review team, and an AI image analyzer for licensees. He also discussed enforcement against illicit cultivation, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and the department’s role in helping bring legal market compliance and access into balance. The committee voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate. The committee next heard from Jennifer Osborne, nominee to direct the Department of Industrial Relations. Questions centered on Cal/OSHA audit findings, workplace safety, PAGA-related litigation, case backlogs, staffing shortages, and how her administrative background would help manage the department. Osborne said she would focus on fixing systemic issues, improving staffing and classification rules, modernizing IT systems, adding intake and investigative capacity, and addressing the Cal/OSHA audit recommendations. She also said DIR would continue working on worker safety, compensation, and apprenticeship programs, and would follow up on some questions about natural-disaster-related enforcement and backlog metrics. Public commenters from employer groups and labor organizations spoke in support, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 for consideration by the full Senate.

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• So we feel, with those internal control forms, we have been doing that for the last couple of months,
• accounting controls and documentation for audit and accounting purposes.
• accounting controls and documentation for audit and accounting purposes.
• accounting controls and documentation for audit and accounting purposes.
• accounting controls and documentation for audit and accounting purposes.

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

Summary: The committee first approved the February 12 minutes and received updates on delinquent water and sewer reports, noting continued progress in bringing systems into compliance. Staff reported that the number of delinquent 2022 water and sewer reports had fallen from 43 to 22 compliant entities, and the older delinquent 2021/2023 reports had been reduced from 64 to four remaining. The committee then deferred the Fargo municipal accounting-code report and the Jericho street-funds misuse report to the June 4 meeting at the request of local officials. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on the City of Strong’s repeat audit findings, including undeposited garbage-bag receipts, improper use of solid waste funds, unsupported spending, late payroll tax payments, accounting-control problems, and budget overruns. Mayor Howell described corrective steps such as new internal controls, revised billing practices, CPA assistance, fixed-asset updates, and repayment of restricted funds. After questions and supportive comments, the committee voted to file the report. The committee also filed or deferred several private water and sewer reports, including filing the Thornton Waterworks report and deferring a group of other private reports pending proper responses. The committee reviewed several other public reports with findings. Calhoun County’s report involved county spending for an appreciation banquet and altered undeposited receipts in the sheriff/collector’s office; members discussed the constitutional limits on using public funds for private benefits and the need for more training, then filed the report. A six-district regional solid waste management review found no issues in several districts but significant findings in Pulaski, Faulkner, and Benton counties, including unapproved payroll actions, missing documentation, vehicle and cell phone issues, bid problems, and weak controls; the committee deferred that report to June and asked Pulaski County representatives to appear. Additional reports from Nevada County, Salem, Briarcliffe, Compton Water Association, Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority, Camden, Johnson County, Gilmore, Grubbs, Sparkman, and Cross County Rural Water System were either filed, deferred, or discussed with local officials responding to findings such as unauthorized withdrawals, unapproved payments, deficit fund balances, IRS debts, missing documentation, and overdue audit postings. The meeting ended with the Cross County Rural Water System operator explaining water-quality and infrastructure problems and the committee filing that report before adjournment.

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• </c><00:23:05.920><c> appeal</c> 541A which triggers this internal appeal 541A which triggers this internal
• Representative Scully. hearing and then internally their rules hearing and then internally their rules
• </c> employees or local animal control, etc. employees or local animal control, etc.
• :57:47.520><c> this</c> understand that by controlling this understand that by controlling this making
• </c> that um that they need them to control that um that they need them to control large<03:04:48.200

Committee: House Environment and Agriculture

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• She's a pre-law intern.
• I'd like to introduce my interns this morning.
• And now you're saying because, but I mean, but it's under the state control.
• There is also Christian Camp and International. Sure.
• But I don't necessarily want to extend, I don't want to usurp local control.

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• <00:12:08.399><c> relations</c> international relations international relations uh<00:12:10.959><c> next
• </c> exports, and support international exports, and support international relations.<00:13:06.000><c
• </c><00:41:43.520><c> engagement</c> strategy for international engagement strategy for international
• </c> in your area of support international in your area of support international relations relations
• </c> international engagement strategy? international engagement strategy?