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• [Continuation of Representative Joe Alexander's testimony on HB 428.]
• [Continuation of Representative Joe Alexander's testimony on HB 428.]
• [Continuation of Representative Joe Alexander's testimony on HB 428.]
• [Continuation of Representative Joe Alexander's testimony on HB 428.]
• Okay, so I have written testimony.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance. The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.

Transcript Highlights:

• to constraints regarding the length of hearing committee, we may institute time limits today on testimony
• to constraints regarding the length of hearing committee, we may institute time limits today on testimony
• Thank you to all the individuals who participated in public testimony today.
• Your comments and suggestions are important to all of us, and we want to include your testimony in the

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Please identify yourself for the record and go ahead with your testimony. Thank you, Mr.
• for the record and go ahead<00:01:08.880> with<00:01:09.000> your<00:01:09.120> testimony
• ahead with your testimony. ahead with your testimony.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you so much for your testimony and thank you for being here.
• Thank you so much for your testimony and thank you for being here.
• Thank you so much for your testimony and thank you for being here.
• Thank you so much for your testimony and thank you for being here.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Health Services Committee took up House Bill 510, which concerns organ donation procedures and the timing of donation after death is in question. Testimony in support emphasized that the bill’s “pause” requirement when there is uncertainty is intended to protect public trust, ensure death is confirmed with certainty before donation proceeds, and preserve confidence in the organ, tissue, and eye donation system. Witnesses also said the bill largely reflects practices already used by Network for Hope and would help honor donors’ choices while saving lives. Committee members expressed support for the clarification in the bill and noted its importance. After a motion and second, the committee proceeded to a roll call vote. The bill received favorable votes from the members present, with House Bill 510 passing the committee with favorable expression. The chair announced that the committee’s next meeting would be Thursday, February 26 at noon in the same room, and then adjourned the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you very much for your testimony. I appreciate it. Can I just close with one thing?
• please come to the microphone, give your name, who you represent, and I think if you've got some testimony
• please come to the microphone, give your name, who you represent, and I think if you've got some testimony
• No prepared testimony, just here to speak to answer questions.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Seeing no questions, is there any public testimony? Bobby Smith from FDLE waves in support.
• Are there any further public testimony? Barney Bishop from Smart Justice waves in support.
• Are there any further public testimony? Seeing no further testimony, is there any debate?

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met to consider the fiscal year 2025-26 budget recommendations, a proposed committee bill on judicial positions, and one member bill. The chair framed the budget as part of a broader effort to slow spending growth and reduce recurring expenditures, noting the subcommittee’s proposed $7.3 billion budget is $366 million below the prior year. Major budget items included funding for the Department of Corrections to address staffing, maintenance, health services, security equipment, and facility needs; the Department of Juvenile Justice for residential beds, maintenance, the Broward detention facility replacement design, medical services, and Florida Scholars Academy costs; FDLE for the Fort Myers regional operations center and sexual offender/predator registration workload; and the state courts and justice administration entities for judges, due process resources, security, and staffing. The budget also reduced 1,280 vacant positions and $139.2 million in excess funding and authority. The committee then heard PCB-JUB-25-01, which implements part of the Florida Supreme Court’s certification of judicial need. The bill establishes 17 additional circuit court judges and 12 additional county court judges, with about $13.9 million in general revenue and 72 associated positions. In response to a question about why the two certified 6th District Court of Appeal judges were not included, the chair said the committee did not think it was the right time to add judges to a brand-new court still operating from leased space. The PCB was reported favorably on a 14-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 1351 by Representative Baker, which revises sex offender and predator registration rules by clarifying resident categories, creating an in-state travel residence definition, allowing online or in-person reporting for certain temporary residence changes, removing duplicative reporting requirements, clarifying vehicle and employment reporting, and requiring local law enforcement to verify addresses more frequently for registrants not on supervision. FDLE and Smart Justice indicated support, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• That particular strategy does, as you pointed out in your testimony, talk about both the IRA and the
• Commissioner Fowler, just briefly, thank you for your testimony.
• I probably rewrote this testimony a number of times.
• This needs to be more than a testimony: legislators, legacy organizations, state departments.
• Thank you for your powerful testimony. I'm Jamie Hogan from the Attorney General's office.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, approval of the May 5 minutes, and opening remarks thanking commissioners and the public for their attendance. The commission then heard testimony from former Ambassador Alan Solomont, who argued that antisemitism is rising in multiple forms, including white nationalist antisemitism and antisemitism tied to anti-Israel rhetoric after October 7. He said campus antisemitism should be addressed with nuance, distinguishing protected political speech from conduct that targets Jewish students, and warned against weaponizing antisemitism to attack higher education, civil liberties, or federal research funding. He urged the commission to use multiple definitions and frameworks, including IHRA, Nexus, and the Jerusalem Declaration, and to focus on campus-specific solutions, civic education, and civil discourse. Commissioners asked him about Tufts’ antisemitism training, the role of the federal government, the use of the IHRA definition, and how to improve civic education; he emphasized local campus responses, broader civics instruction, and protecting democracy and due process. The second major witness was Professor David Weber of Boston University, who testified on the BDS movement and anti-BDS laws. He described BDS as a campaign targeting Israeli businesses, universities, and institutions, and argued it functions as a propagandistic and discriminatory effort that fuels antisemitism and chills dialogue on campuses and in public life. He cited examples such as SodaStream, Ben & Jerry’s, and Brown University, and said anti-BDS laws in 37 states have been effective and constitutional because they regulate government economic activity rather than suppress speech. Weber urged Massachusetts to adopt an anti-BDS statute or executive order, saying the state’s large Jewish population and economic ties to Israel make the issue especially important. Commissioners questioned him about which states have such laws, the impact on dialogue and campus culture, possible legal frameworks, and whether BDS is really aimed at the Israeli government or at individuals and institutions; he maintained that BDS targets people and entities connected to Israel and that anti-BDS measures can help draw a line against illiberal conduct.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony. Thank you. Thank you, Chairman, members of the committee.
• “Unfortunately, how this works, we take your testimony and we get to ask the question.”
• Again, if you could keep your testimony... Again, if you could keep your testimony, thank you.
• And thank you for your testimony today.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll hear some testimony from them in just a moment here, because it is something that fake IDs have
• Chair Riemer, I would prefer to go through testimony and get that through the bill first.
• So, we can now move ahead and hear testimony from our testifiers.
• we can now move ahead and hear testimony we can now move ahead and hear testimony then<00:08:00.720
• If you could please introduce yourself and then proceed with your testimony.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 1335, a bill to authorize Minnesota digital/mobile driver’s licenses and related electronic credentialing. Chair Tapkey moved the bill as amended to Ways and Means, and the committee adopted the A2 author’s amendment changing the effective date. Tapkey described the bill as a modernization measure modeled on other states, intended to add convenience and security for ID checks at bars, restaurants, airports, hotels, and car rentals, while keeping physical IDs in place. Chair Kosnick objected that the bill’s subject matter should be heard in other committees, especially Commerce, Public Safety, and Judiciary, citing privacy and law-enforcement concerns, but the hearing continued. Several testifiers supported the broader move toward digital credentials and e-titling. Brian McDaniel of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association said the hospitality industry supports tools that make it harder for minors to access alcohol, while noting privacy concerns and wanting a role in developing the system. Amanda Doerr of the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association supported the A3 amendment as an incremental step toward electronic titles and electronic signatures, saying Minnesota is behind other states and that the transition should be gradual. Jim Hurst of the Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association said deputies support moving toward e-titling but raised concerns about liability for fraudulent electronic documents and strongly opposed the A4 revenue-sharing amendment, warning it could put deputy registrars out of business. Sam Krieger, representing private deputy registrars, said the A4 amendment could exclude private deputies and close about half the offices in the state. Chair Tapkey said the A3 and A4 amendments were intended to improve customer service, digital access, and future title transfers, but after hearing objections, both amendments were withdrawn. The committee then considered the A5 amendment offered by Rep. Anderson, which would bar electronic driver’s licenses for people not lawfully present in the United States. Anderson argued it would prevent issuing credentials to people in the country illegally, including suspected terrorists. Opponents, including Rep. Kegel and Rep. Lucero Nicolai, argued it would create unequal treatment and could wrongly affect refugees or asylum seekers. DVS Director Pong Xiong testified that current applications do not include NCIC checks and that standard credentials are validated through document review rather than broader database screening. The transcript ends amid continued debate over the A5 amendment and related privacy and eligibility questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Appreciate your testimony. Next speaker.
• Appreciate your testimony. Next speaker.
• And I'm here today to give testimony of my son, Angel Gutierrez Barreira.
• Gutierrez for their powerful testimony today. I'm sorry for your loss.
• I just want to personally thank Joe for being up so late tonight for his testimony.

Bills: HB2180, HB2184, HB2188, HB2194, HB2206, HB2321, HB2322, HB2438, HB2442, HB2448, HB2727, HB2797

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization

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• Looks like we do have uh testimony and opposition to this as well, but you and any co-sponsor take a
• Looks like we do have uh testimony and opposition to this as well, but you and any co-sponsor take a
• Looks like we do have uh testimony and opposition to this as well, but you and any co-sponsor take a
• Um, I'm just here today to" Looks like we do have uh Looks like we do have uh testimony<00:19:44.160>
• sure there's some testimony sure there's some testimony [clears throat]<00:22:50.720> that

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:10 Roll Call 00:00:24 HB 108 Discussion 00:03:45 HB 108 Vote 00:05:15 HB 194 Discussion 00:07:13 HB 194 Vote 00:09:45 HB 276 Discussion 00:11:53 HB 276 Vote 00:13:35 HB 290 Discussion 00:15:32 HB 290 Vote 00:18:29 HB 103 Discussion 00:20:31 HB 103 Vote 00:46:59 Adjournment 00:50:36, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its first meeting of the session and took up several local government bills, beginning with House Bill 108 on residual waste landfills. The bill would keep current rules in place when a landfill and the related company are in the same county, but would make projects subject to local determination when the landfill and industry are in different counties. The sponsor said it only affects residual waste landfills, not solid waste landfills. There was no opposition, and the bill passed with favorable expression by a 13-aye, 2-pass vote. The committee then approved House Bill 194, as amended by a committee substitute that changed a sales threshold from 15% to 25%. The bill creates a narrow exemption allowing cigar smoking inside tightly defined cigar bars, while not changing smoke-free laws for other public places. One member explained a no vote as a local control concern, but the bill passed with favorable expression. House Bill 276, which would authorize backyard chickens and prevent local governments from banning fewer than six chickens while still allowing setback rules, also passed with favorable expression. Supporters said it would not affect homeowners associations or commercial use, while one member opposed it as a local control issue. House Bill 290, dealing with county law libraries, passed unanimously with favorable expression. The sponsor said the bill would let local bar associations use their own funds for online legal research and computers instead of only books, noting that many law libraries are underused because legal research is now mostly online and that the libraries remain open to the public. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 103 on fluoride in public water systems after adopting a committee substitute that clarified an immunity clause for water districts. Sponsors said the bill would make fluoridation a local decision rather than a state mandate and argued that newer research raises health concerns, while opponents from the dental community and Kentucky Voices for Health testified that community water fluoridation is safe, cost-effective, and important for preventing cavities, especially for low-income and Medicaid populations. The transcript cuts off during the opposition testimony, before any final committee vote on HB 103.

Transcript Highlights:

• "Thank you for your journey and your testimony and your bravery. Thank you.
• Keith, thank you very much for your testimony.
• After 40 hours of testimony... Yes. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• After 40 hours of testimony and hearing and receiving evidence from hundreds of families who have been
• And I think at this point, if you haven't watched the 40 hours of testimony, please go back and examine

Bills: SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

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• Swanson, please identify yourself for the record and begin your testimony.
• Swanson, please identify yourself for the record and begin your testimony.
• If you can identify yourself for the record and begin your testimony.
• and begin your testimony. and begin your testimony.
• their testimony their testimony today.<00:26:04.240> And<00:26:04.480> I<00:26:04.640

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That will >> Thank you for your testimony.
• Thank you for your testimony. With go. Thank you for your testimony.
• and his testimony goes to both bills. and his testimony goes to both bills.
• Please begin with your testimony. >> Um, thank you, Chair Igo.
• :13.840> manufactured testimony, we've seen manufactured testimony, we've seen manufactured housing

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

Transcript Highlights:

• First >> Uh we're going to hear testimony.
• Um, so we might need to keep the testimony a little shorter.
• I encourage you to read the testimony in your packet.
• This bill has more pages of testimony This bill has more pages of testimony than<00:56:15.599>
• to read the testimony in your packet. to read the testimony in your packet.

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll hear be hearing some testimony We'll hear be hearing some testimony from<00:21:10.080>
• So, we can now move ahead and hear testimony from our testifiers.
• we can now move ahead and hear testimony we can now move ahead and hear testimony then<00:25:43.280
• If you could please introduce yourself and then proceed with your testimony.
• <01:21:08.440> on living in, there there was testimony on living in, there there was testimony

Bills: HF3919, HF1335, HF3864, HF3916, HF3728

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Mayo, your testimony.
• Mayo, your testimony. Please done. U Mr. Mayo, your testimony.
• <00:21:36.480> and and you can listen to the testimony and and you can listen to the testimony
• Thank you for your testimony.
• testimony? testimony?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My committee administrator will be timing your testimony because we have a relatively full agenda and
• Appreciate your testimony. Um, we're going to—we may have to jump around.
• gouty and proceed with your testimony gouty and proceed with your testimony keep<00:43:58.240>
• and some of the very heartfelt testimony and some of the very heartfelt testimony we<00:54:09.520
• Rigs, please be brief as we're doing our testimony.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I think, um, perhaps there was a misunderstanding in my testimony.
• So I think, um, perhaps there was a misunderstanding in my testimony.
• So I think, um, perhaps there was a misunderstanding in my testimony.
• ago in the house there was testimony ago in the house there was testimony from<01:17:51.920>
• <02:03:08.320> as questions and to provide testimony as questions and to provide testimony

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to go ahead since testimony.
• Thanks for your testimony. Welcome.
• Thanks for your testimony. Okay. thanks. Thanks for your testimony. Okay. Welcome. Welcome.
• I think uh your testimony. Who's next?
• Thank you so much for your testimony.

Keywords: 916, all