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• So we immediately filed for a bond hearing, and the defendant was released, and we ended up having a
• how this plays out and what typically ends up happening is our clients are the ones who can't post bond

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 1582, a study bill on false accusations and false reports of a crime. The sponsor argued the issue is broad but important, citing concerns about weaponized accusations in custody, civil, and political disputes and saying the study should gather statistics on how often these offenses are charged and prosecuted. Testimony in support came from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents and the North Dakota Association for Justice, both describing cases where false domestic-violence allegations or false reports caused arrests, jail time, and court burdens, while noting the difficulty of finding statistics or examples of prosecutions. Members questioned the bill’s scope, and the committee amended it to narrow the study to North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12.1 before giving it a do pass recommendation by roll call vote. The committee then took up House Bill 1613, which addresses autonomous vehicles, robots, and law enforcement use of technology. The sponsor explained the amendment was intended to create definitions for autonomous, remote, lethal, and less-than-lethal systems, while preserving current law enforcement tools such as body cameras, license plate readers, and other cameras, and requiring warrants or use-of-force policies in certain situations. Testimony and discussion focused on ensuring humans remain involved in decisions to deploy weapons, limiting autonomous use of lethal force, and clarifying how drones and other devices could be used for surveillance or emergency response. After discussion of concerns from law enforcement, technology, and other stakeholders, the committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended by roll call vote. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1499, which would make home addresses and telephone numbers of federal judges, magistrate judges, and U.S. Supreme Court justices confidential under state open-records law. The sponsor and the Attorney General’s office said the bill would extend protections already given to state judges and other justice-system employees, noting increased threats to judges and explaining that federal law does not fully protect these records in state files. With no opposition offered, the committee gave the bill a do pass recommendation and then adjourned after noting it had completed action on all 122 bills before it, with only two conference committees remaining.

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• But more than this, we immediately form bonds of love that are deep.
• But also, the deep and enduring bond between Greece and the United States.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• funding for infrastructure investment in the state writing authority for certain agencies that issue bonds
• Submitting to public utility agencies, providing authority to issue bonds, providing authority to impose

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And if she would simply help him pay the bond to release his gold and diamonds, then he would be able
• particularly impact one supporting sibling adoptions, helping to keep them together and preserve family bonds

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• environmental regulation HB 206 by Craddock relating to limitations on a county's authority to require cash bonds
• Against through the private activity bond program referred to the committee on intergovernmental affairs

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Our the Florida delegation in DC is to include spaceport and tax exempt bond legislation.
• airports, seaports and then say spaceport that allowed him to to like us to actually issue tax-exempt bonds

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Phase 2 will be let this summer, and we'll be using the STB bonds for that.
• We're about to let in the fall the STB bonds projects for $45 million.

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• It authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and authorizes funds to finance
• :14.400> obligation Finance to issue General obligation Finance to issue General obligation bonds
• authorizes<00:20:16.480> funds<00:20:16.799> to<00:20:17.000> finance bonds
• , and I wanted to liven up this discussion and ask that ADC's water systems be included in the geo bond
• to the Agri bus obligation bonds to the Agri bus Development<00:30:26.559> Corporation<00:30:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The school building bond agricultural credit is a proportional credit on property tax attributable to
• 08.920> building on this credit uh the school building on this credit uh the school building Bond
• agricultural credit is a Bond agricultural credit is a proportional<00:42:12.240> credit<00:42
• So can you tell me more about the school building bond agricultural credit?
• the operating referendum bonding the operating referendum bonding referendum<00:47:39.599> um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• New Hampshire was one of the first states to establish an all-payer claims database.
• Aziz's department and what he does with the CHIS database, the all-payer claims database for the state

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• hear what those ideas would be, but these are companies with, for one reason or another, very low bond
• financing, which have come up in front of this committee before, including public financing, using public bonds
• , and securitization, with the idea being that we can find cheaper sources... ...public bonds and securitization
• Currently, PG&E's credit rating is at junk bond status, BB minus. Edison is close behind.
• as you know, securities aren't the only investment vehicle out there for Wall Street, if you will—bonds

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• hear what those ideas would be, but these are companies with, for one reason or another, very low bond
• financing, which have come up in front of this committee before, including public financing, using public bonds
• Public bonds and securitization, with the idea being that we can find cheaper sources of capital for
• Currently, PG&E's credit rating is at junk bond status, BB minus. Edison is close behind.
• as you know, securities aren't the only investment vehicle out there for Wall Street, if you will—bonds

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Next up, we have University of Minnesota presentation on their bonding request with Vice President of
• Next up, we have University of Minnesota presentation on their bonding request with Vice President of
• Next up, we have University of Minnesota presentation on their bonding request with Vice President of
• Next up, we have University of Minnesota presentation on their bonding request with Vice President of
• Next up, we have University of Minnesota presentation on their bonding request with Vice President of

Bills: HF4266

Keywords: higher education, state grants, financial aid, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium, summer 2026, 1183, house

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• There would be a surety bond that would be required, and there are some specific dates where those thresholds
• 32:28.799> shity investment. uh there would be a shity investment. uh there would be a shity bond
• 29.919> be<00:32:30.080> required<00:32:30.480> and<00:32:30.720> there bond
• that would be required and there bond that would be required and there are<00:32:31.200> some
• We do require the bond. Mr.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 11 Discussion 00:01:20 SB 11 Vote 00:05:00 SB 41 Discussion 00:5:43 SB 41 Vote 00:15:03 SB 59 Discussion 00:20:30 SB 59 Vote 00:28:15 SB 57 Discussion 00:29:40 SB 57 Vote 00:40:00 SB 125 Discussion 00:42:43 SB 125 Vote 00:50:53 SB 191 Discussion 00:53:19 SB 191 Vote 00:59:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 11, a proposal to create a matching-grant program for neighborhood storm shelters in rural Kentucky. Sponsor Steve Meredith and supporters from the Kentucky League of Cities and the City of Morgantown said the idea was to use FEMA-style funding to help residents who live far from community shelters, noting that in some rural counties it can take 30 to 45 minutes to reach a shelter during severe weather. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 11-0, with no nay votes. The committee then considered Senate Bill 41, which would require a ballot referendum whenever a taxing entity raises property taxes more than 4 percent, rather than relying on the current petition process. Sponsor Gary Boswell said the bill would give taxpayers more direct control and argued that local governments should simply avoid raising taxes above the threshold. Superintendents from Rockcastle and Casey counties opposed the bill, saying it would weaken local control, add election costs, delay budgets, and make it harder for school districts to keep up with inflation, insurance, transportation, and construction costs. After debate, the committee passed the bill 7-3 with favorable expression. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 59, which would add criminal penalties to KRS 65.013, the law barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot questions. Sponsor Steve Rawlings said the measure was prompted by reports of school officials using public resources to oppose a 2024 ballot issue and argued the law needs real enforcement to protect taxpayers and election integrity. Members raised concerns about First Amendment issues and the bill’s gray areas, especially for public employees speaking on their own time; Rawlings said the substitute removed volunteer references, allowed balanced issue debates, and clarified that employees acting on their own time and resources would not be prohibited. The committee passed the bill 8-3 with favorable expression. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 57, as substituted, from Senator Danny Carroll. The bill would create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program under the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, with up to three projects receiving up to $25 million each to help cover early site permitting and related licensing costs. Carroll, along with witnesses from the UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Public Service Commission, said the goal is to build a nuclear energy ecosystem in Kentucky, with safeguards including surety bonds, deadlines, and cost-recovery provisions. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• announcement too, because Tuesday of next week we're going to take a tour to the history center with the bonding
• announcement too, because Tuesday of next week we're going to take a tour to the history center with the bonding
• tour uh to the history center um with a tour uh to the history center um with the<00:58:50.400> bonding
• <00:58:53.440> So the bonding committee um over there.
• So the bonding committee um over there.

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• These bonds have not yet been sold, though the project is underway and on schedule using other project
• 32:08.559> for When we prepare the 2028 plan two years from now, it is possible that Garvey bonds
• possible plan two years from now, it is possible that<00:32:30.880> Garvey<00:32:31.360> bonds
• be<00:32:32.159> used<00:32:32.480> to<00:32:32.720> help that Garvey bonds
• could be used to help that Garvey bonds could be used to help fund<00:32:33.760> the<00:32:34.559

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Summary: The Transportation Committee met to review the Transportation Cabinet’s budget request and the recommended highway plan; no votes were taken. Secretary Jim Gray opened with praise for KYTC snow and ice crews, describing their response to recent winter storms and noting the scale of the effort, including about 2,300 workers, 1,438 pieces of equipment, and more than 948,000 miles driven in the first week. He then outlined the cabinet’s overall highway plan, saying it includes more than 1,300 projects and about $9.5 billion in anticipated state and federal funding over six years, with roughly 40% directed to existing pavements, bridges, and guardrails. He highlighted major priority projects such as the Mountain Parkway four-laning, the Brent Spence Companion Bridge, and the I-69 Ohio River crossing. Budget director Sean McCarron explained that the cabinet adjusted its request after the Consensus Forecast Group lowered road fund revenue estimates, and said the cabinet only included additional requests it viewed as essential. He described requests to support driver licensing regional offices, including funding to maintain temporary and contract staff used to reduce wait times, expand offices from 35 to 41 locations, and support improved customer service; he warned that without the current-year increase, wait times would rise again. He also discussed maintenance funding, saying the proposed increases would help cover rising costs for salt, snow and ice drivers, and mowing, while allowing continued litter pickup, vegetation management, pothole repair, and more in-house snow and ice work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock addressed specific capital questions, especially the Brent Spence Bridge and Cairo Bridge. For Brent Spence, he said the requested $125 million in general funds is needed because construction costs have risen sharply, citing a 61% increase in highway construction costs from 2020 to 2025, and said Kentucky and Ohio are both contributing to keep the project moving. He added that if the legislature does not provide the $125 million, KYTC would have to shift $100 million in federal highway funds and $25 million in state match from other projects. Hancock also reviewed several project reauthorizations for maintenance facilities and aviation projects, and noted a $5 million federally funded truck parking project aimed at addressing statewide truck parking shortages, especially along interstates and in areas such as Louisville, northern Kentucky, Frankfort, Somerset, and western Kentucky.

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• It allows the judge to impose a bond amount, so if you wanted to continue that same litigation, you have
• to pay that bond amount, a security amount.
• , and I think there will be some notary witnesses perhaps, but my understanding is that there is a bond
• It is a $10,000 bond, but there is a bond that is required for every notary, and that is something that

Bills: HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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• And thanks to the legislature's assistance with the bonding bill last year, we are just now opening an
• And thanks to the legislature's assistance with the bonding bill last year, we are just now opening an
• the legislaturator's assistance<01:06:39.599> with<01:06:39.920> the<01:06:40.079> bonding
• <01:06:40.480> bill<01:06:40.799> last assistance with the bonding bill last assistance
• with the bonding bill last year,<01:06:41.680> we<01:06:41.920> are<01:06:42.079> just

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• your consideration Senate File 1339, a bill that would help provide an additional $20 million in GO bond
• your consideration Senate File 1339, a bill that would help provide an additional $20 million in GO bond
• your consideration Senate File 1339, a bill that would help provide an additional $20 million in GO bond
• your consideration Senate File 1339, a bill that would help provide an additional $20 million in GO bond
• changes over the years that I've been involved in housing up here, one adding senior housing to the bonds

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• for much longer, the bond market is going to run this country.
• Do you realize today Greece can sell a 10-year bond substantially cheaper than the United States?
• Treasury tomorrow wants to sell a 30-year bond.
• There's still a remarkably liquid market buying our bonds.
• When will the folks buying that 30-year bond start to realize I got a problem?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all